Cost Estimators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $74,630 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.88
10th percentile $48,470
90th percentile $117,520
Employed locally 190
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,470
    25th
    $60,600
    50th (median)
    $74,630
    75th
    $96,470
    90th
    $117,520

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Related occupations in Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $82,080
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,340
    Human Resources Specialists $75,300
    Project Management Specialists $98,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,730
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $71,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Western Washington is $35.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.81 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Western Washington is 3.2% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Western Washington?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $48,470 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,600.