Cost Estimator salary in Boston, MA
Based on 25 certified H-1B filings in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Medford, Watertown, Andover, Amesbury, Concord.
Also listed as: Cost Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,000 |
| 25th | $78,999 |
| 50th (median) | $89,440 |
| 75th | $112,000 |
| 90th | $134,980 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $72,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 | 20 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $76,378 | $74,755 | $90,250 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $72,050 | $63,875 | $92,700 | 10 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $87,100 | $112,000 | 17 |
Cost of living
Boston's median Cost Estimator salary of $89,440 is worth about $82,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Boston = 108.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Cost Estimators in the Boston, MA area earned a median of $102,640 in May 2025 (3,110 employed). The H-1B median here is $89,440, 13% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Avani Stone | too few | 3 |
| Hooli Homes Boston | too few | 2 |
| M.L. McDonald Sales Company | too few | 2 |
| Rider Levett Bucknall | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,500 | 10 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $63,149 | $73,500 | 10 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.