DOL Median (Buffalo, NY)
$63,375
vs National
+5.6%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$50,659
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$63,375
+5.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in Buffalo, NY earns $63,375 in nominal terms, which is 5.6% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 125.1 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $50,659 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Buffalo, NY
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CAMERON COMPRESSION SYSTEMS | $66,100 | 1 |
| CVM ELECTRIC INC. | $65,000 | 1 |
| SLR CONTRACTING & SERVICE COMPANY, INC. | $63,500 | 3 |
| U.S. VETERANS CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT CORP. | $63,250 | 2 |
| Benaka Inc | $52,070 | 11 |
| Buffalo Wire Works Co., Inc. | $50,000 | 1 |
| DIGITAL SURVEILLANCE SOLUTIONS, INC. | $49,500 | 1 |
| SPICER GROUP | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Cost Estimators make in Buffalo, NY?
The median Cost Estimators salary in Buffalo, NY is $63,375 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Buffalo, NY a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in Buffalo, NY earns 5.6% more than the national median of $60,000, or $50,659 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.