Cost Estimators Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $74,090 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.62
10th percentile $50,790
90th percentile $124,590
Employed locally 470
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,790
    25th
    $59,830
    50th (median)
    $74,090
    75th
    $96,800
    90th
    $124,590

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 90% Median Cost Estimators salary is 10% below 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
    Napa, CA $84,130
    Lexington Park, MD $82,960
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $80,890
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $79,100
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $79,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $77,580

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,490
    Project Management Specialists $99,310
    Human Resources Specialists $68,410
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,920
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $70,620
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in York, PA is $35.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.61 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in York, PA is 3.9% 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 York?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $50,790 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,830.