Cost Estimators Salary in Youngstown, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Youngstown-Warren, OH

Median annual salary $67,630 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.52
10th percentile $43,200
90th percentile $105,100
Employed locally 300
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,200
    25th
    $57,170
    50th (median)
    $67,630
    75th
    $82,540
    90th
    $105,100

    Youngstown economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,357 2023 • Census ACS
    Cost Estimators salary vs area income 122% Median Cost Estimators salary is 22% 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
    Cleveland, OH $76,980
    Columbus, OH $76,940
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $76,040
    Ohio $75,450
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $75,210
    Toledo, OH $75,160

    Related occupations in Youngstown, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$66,640
    Human Resources Specialists$58,270
    Project Management Specialists$80,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,260
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$62,040
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$56,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Youngstown?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Youngstown, OH is $32.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.35 or more per hour.

    Is Youngstown above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Youngstown, OH is 12.2% 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 Youngstown?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $43,200 per year in Youngstown, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,170.