Cost Estimators, Denver
$89,820
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO. Middle half of wages roughly $74,620 to $111,230.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +14.1%
- US median
- $78,740
- Metro RPP
- 105.8
- Middle half
- $74,620 to $111,230
- OEWS employment
- 3,690
- SOC
- 13-1051
Cost Estimators in Denver pay a median $89,820 (May 2025), 14.1% above the US median of $78,740. At local prices (RPP 105.8), that median buys about what $84,896 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$89,820 in Denver buys about what $84,896 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 105.8, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 146.9 vs all-items 105.8 (US = 100, 2024).
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Cost Estimators in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $89,820 | $74,620 to $111,230 | 105.8 |
| Portland | $83,800 | $66,660 to $110,590 | 105.4 |
| San Francisco | $101,630 | $76,640 to $133,140 | 115.6 |
| Tulsa | $72,880 | $54,460 to $97,020 | 89.2 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Cost Estimators in Denver?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Cost Estimators in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $89,820.
- How does Denver pay compare to the US median for Cost Estimators?
- Local median pay is 14.1% above the national OEWS median of $78,740.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Denver is 105.8 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $89,820 has about the same purchasing power as $84,896 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.