Cost Estimators Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $78,340 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.66
10th percentile $56,680
90th percentile $116,210
Employed locally 140
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,680
    25th
    $61,620
    50th (median)
    $78,340
    75th
    $98,990
    90th
    $116,210

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 115% Median Cost Estimators salary is 15% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Cost Estimators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,540
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $86,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $84,090
    Washington $82,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $82,070
    Bellingham, WA $80,990

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$80,040
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$74,850
    Human Resources Specialists$69,640
    Compliance Officers$75,400
    Project Management Specialists$92,210
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$70,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Yakima, WA is $37.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.67 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Yakima, WA is 1.6% above 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $56,680 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,620.