SOC 13-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cost Estimators — Alaska
Alaska · 1 metro areas compared
In Alaska the median wage for Cost Estimators is $97,020 a year, which is 23.2% higher than the national figure of $78,740.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alaska the median wage for Cost Estimators is $97,020 a year, which is 23.2% higher than the national figure of $78,740. Half of workers earn between $64,460 and $141,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,020 and the ninetieth at $163,740.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.46 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Alaska ranks 2nd by median wage. Anchorage leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $75,460. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 120th of 515 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,020 | −33.9% |
| 25th | $64,460 | −18.1% |
| Median (50th) | $97,020 | +23.2% |
| 75th | $141,420 | +79.6% |
| 90th | $163,740 | +108.0% |
| Mean | $101,890 | +29.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $75,460 | 160 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $97,020 buys what $94,746 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,020as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$94,746US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,020 a year, 23.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,020 to $163,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Anchorage, at $75,460.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cost Estimators in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $97,020, or $46.65 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,740, so pay in Alaska is 23.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $163,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,020 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Anchorage, at $75,460 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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