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Cost Estimators PERM Salary in California
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for cost estimators in California, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 35
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $98,568
- Middle half $61,474 to $120,000
- Certified rate
- 94.6%
- 2 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $68,224
- This occupation, all states
Top employers
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Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 8 | $120,000 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | 6 | $119,413 |
| 3 | Oakland, CA | 3 | $96,000 |
| 4 | Irvine, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 5 | Brea, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Carson, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Castaic, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Escondido, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Fresno, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Hayward, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Lake Forest, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Madera, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Milpitas, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Monrovia, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Orange, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 16 | Pacific Grove, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Petaluma, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
| 18 | San Diego, CA | 1 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cost Estimator | 8 | $68,859 |
| 2 | Cost Manager | 4 | $124,988 |
| 3 | Senior Cost Estimator | 4 | $105,000 |
| 4 | Senior Cost Manager | 4 | $109,284 |
| 5 | Cost Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 6 | Associate Director, Contract Services | 1 | Too few filings |
| 7 | Associate Principal | 1 | Too few filings |
| 8 | Construction Cost Engineer | 1 | Too few filings |
| 9 | Construction Cost Estimator | 1 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Construction Cost Estimator/Project Manager | 1 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Construction Estimator | 1 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Cost Analyst | 1 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Cost Controller Analyst | 1 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Cost Engineer/Project Facilitator | 1 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Estimator | 1 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for cost estimators in California?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for cost estimators in California was $98,568 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $61,474 to $120,000.