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How much does a cost estimator make in Huntsville?

$78,670a year

Median yearly pay for cost estimators in the Huntsville, AL metro area. That is $37.82 an hour or $6,556 a month.

Hourly
$37.82
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
97 of 379
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,550Median: $78,670Highest 10%: $126,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,550$20.94
25th$60,450$29.06
Median$78,670$37.82
75th$101,500$48.81
90th$126,500$60.79

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for cost estimators.

Birmingham, AL$79,330
Mobile, AL$76,980
Tuscaloosa, AL$74,800
Montgomery, AL$74,790
Decatur, AL$73,650
Auburn, AL$72,030
Florence, AL$69,200
Anniston, AL$68,080
Daphne, AL$65,670
Columbus, GA$62,100
Dothan, AL$61,400
Cost Estimator salary in Alabama Cost Estimator salary in all states

Related jobs in Huntsville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Business Operations Specialist$125,000
Management Analyst$122,000
Logistician$117,100
Budget Analyst$113,400
Project Management Specialist$112,100
Financial Specialist$104,400
Financial and Investment Analyst$99,400
Buyer and Purchasing Agent$94,990
Personal Financial Advisor$85,040
Compliance Officer$84,990
Salaries for every job in Huntsville, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Huntsville?

The median hourly pay in the Huntsville, AL metro area is $37.82 ($78,670 a year).

Do cost estimators make more in Huntsville than the national average?

Yes: $78,670 against $78,740 nationally, 0% more.

How does Huntsville compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $74,990, so Huntsville pays 5% more.

Where does Huntsville rank for cost estimator pay?

97 of 379 metro areas with data.

How much does a cost estimator make starting out in Huntsville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $126,500 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.