DOL Median (North Carolina)
$53,300
vs National
-11.2%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$55,695
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$53,300
-11.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Cost Estimators in North Carolina earns $53,300 in nominal terms, which is 11.2% below the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $55,695 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CUMMING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC. | $79,999 | 105 |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | $78,034 | 32 |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | $77,397 | 26 |
| Midrex Technologies, Inc. | $75,385 | 3 |
| Overland Contracting, Inc. | $71,074 | 2 |
| Morgan Corp | $70,000 | 2 |
| Balfour Beatty Construction | $69,500 | 14 |
| STONE & WEBSTER SERVICES, LLC | $65,000 | 2 |
| HOLT BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, LLC | $61,000 | 3 |
| David Allen Company, Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| CityRock Countertops, Inc. | $60,000 | 2 |
| TIMCO AEROSYSTEMS LLC | $59,551 | 1 |
| BOTTOM DOLLAR FOOD NORTHEAST, LLC | $56,438 | 2 |
| SEALAND CONTRACTORS CORP | $54,600 | 1 |
| SHIELDS INC. | $53,240 | 2 |
| Lithko Contracting, LLC | $52,000 | 1 |
| Gleeds USA Inc | $50,856 | 9 |
| Samet Corporation | $50,336 | 4 |
| D H GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC | $50,000 | 1 |
| RTP INTERNATIONAL, INC. | $49,920 | 1 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Cost Estimators
Social Circle, GA · $179,269Quincy, WA · $160,000Summit, NE · $154,500Covington, GA · $153,140Cheyenne, WY · $146,250Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
Cardiologists · $500,000Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Neurologists · $342,500Physicians, All Other · $312,000Emergency Medicine Physicians · $284,448Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Cost Estimators make in North Carolina?
The median Cost Estimators salary in North Carolina is $53,300 based on 40 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Cost Estimators?
A Cost Estimators in North Carolina earns 11.2% less than the national median of $60,000, or $55,695 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.