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Cost Estimators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$79,330

Mean: $82,720

~$61,877 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$38.14

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$5,426
State Income Tax-$2,573
Social Security-$4,918
Medicare-$1,150
Effective Tax Rate17.7%

Monthly Take-Home

$5,439

Annual Take-Home

$65,262

Monthly Budget in Birmingham

Housing / Rent$1,35025%
Food & Groceries$4007%
Transportation$3506%
Utilities$1803%
Healthcare$2505%
Remaining / Savings$2,90953%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$79,330(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$57,210

Median

$79,330

75th %

$99,910

Median is in the 52th percentile of the typical range

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About Cost Estimators salaries in Birmingham, AL

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for cost estimators in Birmingham, AL is $79,330. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $57,210 (25th percentile) to $99,910 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $38.14 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cost estimators in Birmingham?

The median salary is $79,330 per year. The mean (average) salary is $82,720.

How much does a cost estimators make per hour in Birmingham?

The estimated hourly rate is $38.14 per hour.

What is the salary range for cost estimators in Birmingham?

Salaries typically range from $57,210 (25th percentile) to $99,910 (75th percentile).