Cost Estimators Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 51 · CA
11% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,780 ≈ $46/hr
Median annual salary $85,460
Employment 26,020
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,750P25 $65,690 Median $85,460P75 $118,060P90 $150,790
About 80% of cost estimatorss in California earn between $51,750 and $150,790. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean cost estimators salary in California is $94,780, about 11% above the U.S. average ($85,390). That works out to roughly $46/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,630 | $109,520 | 3,300 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $97,580 | $108,990 | 1,680 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $95,650 | $101,290 | 490 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $87,170 | $95,670 | 2,740 |
| Napa, CA | $86,240 | $93,830 | 110 |
| Vallejo, CA | $84,830 | $93,660 | 290 |
| Fresno, CA | $84,140 | $94,070 | 750 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $83,190 | $95,520 | 1,930 |