SOC 13-1051 · San Francisco-Oakland, CA · BLS OEWS May 2024
The median salary for Cost Estimators in San Francisco-Oakland is $109,431 per year ($52.61/hr). This is 42% higher than the national median of $77,064. The middle 50% earn between $84,975 and $141,477 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $182,680.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| P10 | $31.62 | $65,777 | +42.0% |
| P25 | $40.85 | $84,975 | +42.0% |
| P50MEDIAN | $52.61 | $109,431 | +42.0% |
| P75 | $68.02 | $141,477 | +42.0% |
| P90 | $87.83 | $182,680 | +42.0% |
Financial activities openings fell 28K but hiring actually rose 40K, bucking the broader downtrend. Quit rates at 1.2% signal deep employee retention. One of the most employer-favorable sectors.
The median (P50) annual salary for Cost Estimators in San Francisco-Oakland is approximately $109,431, based on BLS OEWS May 2024 data adjusted for regional cost factors. This is 42% higher than the national median of $77,064.
Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) in San Francisco-Oakland earn approximately $65,777 per year. The 25th percentile is $84,975. Top earners (90th percentile) reach $182,680.
San Francisco-Oakland pays 42% higher than the national average. The national P50 is $77,064 vs $109,431 in San Francisco-Oakland. Based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost factors.
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