What are the main factors that influence a Cost Analysis's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cost Analysis?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Cost Analysis roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cost Analysis's salary?

A Cost Analysis's salary grows with experience: starting around $66,101 for beginners, reaching about $68,723 at mid-level, and approach $70,842 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Cost Analysis?

Cost Analysis salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cost Analysis roles are District of Columbia $80,893, California $80,586, Massachusetts $79,512. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cost Analysis roles make?

Salaries for Cost Analysis level roles vary by specialization: Cost Engineer V: $155,328; Cost Engineer IV: $131,818; Cost Accountant IV: $109,533; Cost Engineer III: $108,595; Cost Accounting Supervisor: $107,184.

Cost Analysis Salary in North Carolina

How much does a Cost Analysis make in North Carolina? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cost Analysis in North Carolina is $69,429 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Cost Analysis's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,148
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $63,316 to $74,517
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,751

10% $57,751

50% (Median) $69,429

90% $79,148

Cost Analysis Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,517	$6,210	$1,433	$36
Average	$69,429	$5,786	$1,335	$33
25th Percentile	$63,316	$5,276	$1,218	$30

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Key Factors That Influence Cost Analysis Salaries

A Cost Analysis's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cost Analysis Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cost Analysis's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,101
Early Career (1-2 years): $66,307
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,723
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $70,701
Expert (over 8 years): $70,842

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Cost Analysis	less than 1 year	$66,101
Early Career Level Cost Analysis	1-2 years	$66,307
Mid-Level Level Cost Analysis	2-4 years	$68,723
Senior-Level Level Cost Analysis	5-8 years	$70,701
Expert Level Cost Analysis	over 8 years	$70,842

How Do Cost Analysis Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cost Analysis. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,893.
California: $80,586.
Massachusetts: $79,512.

District of Columbia $80,893 California $80,586 Massachusetts $79,512 Washington $79,220 New Jersey $79,190 Alaska $79,088 Connecticut $78,080 New York $77,671

Hawaii $76,363 Rhode Island $75,749 Maryland $75,333 Minnesota $74,763 Colorado $74,544 Illinois $74,471 Oregon $74,193 Delaware $73,988

New Hampshire $73,860 Virginia $73,572 Pennsylvania $72,732 Nevada $72,308 North Dakota $72,169 Michigan $71,950 Wisconsin $71,870 Vermont $71,709

Texas $71,263 Maine $71,234 Arizona $71,190 Ohio $71,139 Georgia $70,467 Indiana $70,131 Wyoming $70,065 Utah $69,963

Iowa $69,919 Kansas $69,568 Louisiana $69,466 North Carolina $69,429 Missouri $69,415 Florida $69,130 Montana $68,976 Nebraska $68,830

Kentucky $68,750 South Carolina $68,458 Tennessee $68,275 Idaho $68,202 New Mexico $67,669 Oklahoma $67,552 Alabama $67,121 South Dakota $66,397

Arkansas $66,003 West Virginia $65,791 Mississippi $65,155

Top Paying Cities for Cost Analysis

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Morven: $66,241
Mount Holly: $70,269
Mount Mourne: $69,273

Morven, NC $66,241

Mount Holly, NC $70,269

Mount Mourne, NC $69,273

Mount Pleasant, NC $68,326

Mount Ulla, NC $68,311

Newell, NC $70,597

New London, NC $67,726

Norwood, NC $67,702

Oakboro, NC $68,515

Paw Creek, NC $70,606

Peachland, NC $67,143

Pineville, NC $70,438

Polkton, NC $68,157

Polkville, NC $67,913

Richfield, NC $68,038

Rockwell, NC $68,335

Rutherfordton, NC $67,306

Salisbury, NC $68,450

Warsaw, NC $66,289

Roaring River, NC $66,526

Ronda, NC $66,715

Rutherford College, NC $67,287

Scottville, NC $65,556

Sherrills Ford, NC $68,721

Sparta, NC $65,949

State Road, NC $66,680

Stony Point, NC $67,307

Sugar Grove, NC $65,559

Taylorsville, NC $66,890

Terrell, NC $68,920

Thurmond, NC $66,446

Todd, NC $65,561

Traphill, NC $66,251

Turnersburg, NC $67,512

Union Grove, NC $66,766

Valdese, NC $67,162

Valle Crucis, NC $65,651

Vilas, NC $65,512

Warrensville, NC $65,621

West Jefferson, NC $65,633

Wilkesboro, NC $66,338

Zionville, NC $65,560

Scotts, NC $67,258

Alexander, NC $67,204

Almond, NC $66,098

Arden, NC $67,202

Bakersville, NC $65,684

Balsam, NC $66,485

Balsam Grove, NC $66,682

Barnardsville, NC $66,952

Bat Cave, NC $66,986

Black Mountain, NC $67,017

Brevard, NC $66,793

Bryson City, NC $66,153

Burnsville, NC $66,522

Candler, NC $67,165

Canton, NC $66,902

Cashiers, NC $66,338

Cedar Mountain, NC $66,989

Cherokee, NC $66,348

Chimney Rock, NC $66,963

Clyde, NC $66,809

Columbus, NC $67,639

Cullowhee, NC $66,485

Dana, NC $66,937

Gaston, NC $66,441

Greenville, NC $65,727

Grimesland, NC $65,466

Halifax, NC $65,665

Hamilton, NC $65,464

Shelby, NC $68,447

Spencer, NC $68,453

Spindale, NC $67,377

Stanfield, NC $69,153

Stanley, NC $69,999

Troutman, NC $68,144

Union Mills, NC $66,709

Vale, NC $68,567

Waco, NC $69,350

Wadesboro, NC $66,942

Waxhaw, NC $69,429

Wingate, NC $68,916

Charlotte, NC $70,613

Dillsboro, NC $66,202

East Flat Rock, NC $66,906

Edneyville, NC $66,975

Enka, NC $67,304

Etowah, NC $66,956

Fairview, NC $67,132

Flat Rock, NC $66,911

Fletcher, NC $67,139

Fontana Dam, NC $66,319

Franklin, NC $65,853

Gerton, NC $67,074

Glenville, NC $66,176

Glenwood, NC $66,726

Hazelwood, NC $66,653

Hendersonville, NC $66,904

Green Mountain, NC $65,578

Highlands, NC $66,135

Horse Shoe, NC $67,030

Hot Springs, NC $66,605

Lake Junaluska, NC $66,728

Lake Lure, NC $66,958

Lake Toxaway, NC $66,636

Leicester, NC $67,107

Little Switzerland, NC $66,297

Lynn, NC $67,090

Maggie Valley, NC $66,451

Marion, NC $66,904

Marshall, NC $66,682

Mars Hill, NC $66,723

Micaville, NC $66,296

Mill Spring, NC $66,937

Montreat, NC $67,046

Mountain Home, NC $67,045

Mills River, NC $67,054

Naples, NC $67,075

Nebo, NC $66,562

Old Fort, NC $66,892

Otto, NC $65,779

Penland, NC $66,096

Penrose, NC $66,843

Pisgah Forest, NC $66,907

Ridgecrest, NC $67,026

Robbinsville, NC $66,093

Rosman, NC $66,766

Saluda, NC $66,907

Sapphire, NC $66,410

Scaly Mountain, NC $65,999

Skyland, NC $67,233

Spruce Pine, NC $66,193

Hassell, NC $65,532

Tryon, NC $67,357

Tuckasegee, NC $66,248

Tuxedo, NC $66,992

Waynesville, NC $66,263

Weaverville, NC $67,151

Webster, NC $66,280

Whittier, NC $66,120

Zirconia, NC $67,013

Asheville, NC $67,347

Andrews, NC $65,964

Brasstown, NC $65,693

Culberson, NC $65,627

Hayesville, NC $65,741

Marble, NC $65,904

Murphy, NC $65,699

Warne, NC $65,695

Whitsett, NC $67,970

Henrico, NC $66,389

Hobgood, NC $65,561

Hollister, NC $67,265

Jackson, NC $65,479

Jamesville, NC $65,358

Kelford, NC $65,620

Lewiston Woodville, NC $65,323

Littleton, NC $66,500

Lucama, NC $68,884

Macclesfield, NC $66,853

Margarettsville, NC $66,209

Milwaukee, NC $66,194

Murfreesboro, NC $66,521

Nashville, NC $68,158

Oak City, NC $65,322

Pantego, NC $65,292

Parmele, NC $65,535

Pendleton, NC $66,389

Pikeville, NC $67,753

Pinetops, NC $66,960

Pinetown, NC $65,298

Pleasant Hill, NC $66,427

Potecasi, NC $66,020

Red Oak, NC $67,941

Rich Square, NC $65,621

Roanoke Rapids, NC $66,073

Robersonville, NC $65,400

Roxobel, NC $65,752

Saratoga, NC $67,566

Scotland Neck, NC $65,485

Scranton, NC $65,257

Seaboard, NC $66,089

Severn, NC $66,411

Sharpsburg, NC $67,962

Simpson, NC $65,659

Sims, NC $69,234

Speed, NC $66,034

Spring Hope, NC $69,239

Stantonsburg, NC $67,334

Stokes, NC $65,375

Swanquarter, NC $65,259

Tarboro, NC $66,310

Tillery, NC $65,492

Walstonburg, NC $66,969

Washington, NC $65,482

Weldon, NC $65,914

Whitakers, NC $66,871

Williamston, NC $65,442

Wilson, NC $68,115

Woodland, NC $65,989

Elizabeth City, NC $67,205

Ahoskie, NC $66,324

Avon, NC $65,510

Aydlett, NC $67,402

Barco, NC $67,519

Belvidere, NC $67,138

Buxton, NC $65,543

Camden, NC $67,332

Cofield, NC $66,504

Coinjock, NC $67,577

Colerain, NC $66,158

Columbia, NC $65,477

Corapeake, NC $67,651

Corolla, NC $67,379

Creswell, NC $65,366

Currituck, NC $67,903

Durants Neck, NC $66,690

Edenton, NC $66,313

Eure, NC $66,833

Frisco, NC $65,562

Gates, NC $67,372

Gatesville, NC $66,906

Grandy, NC $66,980

Harbinger, NC $66,417

Harrellsville, NC $66,592

Hatteras, NC $65,571

Hertford, NC $66,664

Hobbsville, NC $67,238

Jarvisburg, NC $66,627

Kill Devil Hills, NC $66,205

Kitty Hawk, NC $66,487

Knotts Island, NC $68,241

Swannanoa, NC $67,213

Sylva, NC $66,250

Vaughan, NC $66,677

Wake Forest, NC $70,647

Warrenton, NC $67,512

Wendell, NC $70,752

Willow Spring, NC $70,495

Wilsons Mills, NC $70,037

Wise, NC $66,999

Youngsville, NC $70,306

Zebulon, NC $70,300

Raleigh, NC $71,650

Durham, NC $69,874

Rocky Mount, NC $67,319

Aulander, NC $65,948

Aurora, NC $65,315

Bailey, NC $69,266

Bath, NC $65,412

Battleboro, NC $67,112

Belhaven, NC $65,329

Bellarthur, NC $66,140

Bethel, NC $65,675

Black Creek, NC $68,133

Blounts Creek, NC $65,340

Castalia, NC $68,537

Chocowinity, NC $65,431

Como, NC $66,758

Conetoe, NC $66,158

Conway, NC $66,245

Edward, NC $65,384

Elm City, NC $67,788

Enfield, NC $66,486

Engelhard, NC $65,272

Everetts, NC $65,540

Fairfield, NC $65,265

Falkland, NC $66,401

Farmville, NC $66,535

Fountain, NC $66,667

Fremont, NC $67,848

White Oak, NC $65,608

Wilmington, NC $66,931

Ash, NC $66,302

Atkinson, NC $66,483

Bolivia, NC $66,622

Bolton, NC $66,381

Brunswick, NC $65,955

Burgaw, NC $66,503

Carolina Beach, NC $66,772

Castle Hayne, NC $66,931

Cerro Gordo, NC $65,565

Chadbourn, NC $65,692

Clarendon, NC $65,789

Clarkton, NC $65,775

Council, NC $66,007

Currie, NC $66,731

Delco, NC $66,609

Evergreen, NC $65,624

Fair Bluff, NC $65,581

Garland, NC $65,933

Hallsboro, NC $65,882

Hampstead, NC $66,552

Harrells, NC $65,826

Holly Ridge, NC $66,323

Ivanhoe, NC $66,046

Kelly, NC $66,137

Kure Beach, NC $66,661

Lake Waccamaw, NC $66,175

Leland, NC $66,882

Longwood, NC $66,096

Magnolia, NC $66,039

Maple Hill, NC $66,236

Nakina, NC $65,908

Riegelwood, NC $66,518

Rocky Point, NC $66,723

Rose Hill, NC $66,082

Shallotte, NC $66,338

Sneads Ferry, NC $66,186

Southport, NC $66,624

Supply, NC $66,453

Tabor City, NC $65,809

Teachey, NC $66,196

Oak Island, NC $66,512

Wallace, NC $66,091

Calabash, NC $66,149

Sunset Beach, NC $66,156

Ocean Isle Beach, NC $66,188

Whiteville, NC $65,817

Willard, NC $66,271

Winnabow, NC $66,869

Wrightsville Beach, NC $66,909

Kinston, NC $65,651

Albertson, NC $65,830

Alliance, NC $65,635

Arapahoe, NC $65,467

Atlantic, NC $65,472

Atlantic Beach, NC $65,642

Ayden, NC $65,529

Bayboro, NC $65,400

Beaufort, NC $65,494

Beulaville, NC $66,161

Bridgeton, NC $65,580

Cedar Island, NC $65,196

Chinquapin, NC $66,094

Comfort, NC $65,636

Cove City, NC $65,407

Davis, NC $65,494

Deep Run, NC $65,719

Dover, NC $65,372

Ernul, NC $65,340

Gloucester, NC $65,570

Grantsboro, NC $65,407

Grifton, NC $65,495

Harkers Island, NC $65,643

Havelock, NC $65,518

Cherry Point, NC $65,773

Hobucken, NC $65,283

Hookerton, NC $66,142

Hubert, NC $65,995

Jacksonville, NC $66,210

Camp Lejeune, NC $66,330

Garysburg, NC $66,087

Manns Harbor, NC $65,221

Townsville, NC $67,165

Manteo, NC $65,783

Maple, NC $67,716

Merry Hill, NC $65,960

Moyock, NC $68,041

Nags Head, NC $65,572

Ocracoke, NC $65,497

Plymouth, NC $65,448

Point Harbor, NC $66,534

Poplar Branch, NC $67,244

Powells Point, NC $66,477

Powellsville, NC $66,282

Rodanthe, NC $65,402

Roduco, NC $67,193

Yanceyville, NC $67,384

Greensboro, NC $68,005

Angier, NC $69,706

Apex, NC $70,447

Bahama, NC $69,030

Benson, NC $68,629

Broadway, NC $67,599

Buies Creek, NC $68,397

Bullock, NC $67,091

Bunn, NC $69,790

Butner, NC $69,517

Carrboro, NC $68,968

Cary, NC $71,214

Chapel Hill, NC $68,972

Clayton, NC $70,654

Coats, NC $68,675

Creedmoor, NC $69,851

Four Oaks, NC $68,409

Franklinton, NC $69,589

Fuquay Varina, NC $69,873

Garner, NC $71,113

Goldsboro, NC $67,604

Henderson, NC $68,332

Holly Springs, NC $70,290

Hurdle Mills, NC $67,392

Kenly, NC $69,055

Kipling, NC $69,226

Kittrell, NC $69,271

Knightdale, NC $71,249

Lillington, NC $67,803

Louisburg, NC $69,246

Macon, NC $66,861

Mamers, NC $67,795

Manson, NC $67,140

Micro, NC $69,156

Middleburg, NC $67,618

Middlesex, NC $69,839

Moncure, NC $68,707

Morrisville, NC $70,854

New Hill, NC $69,689

Norlina, NC $67,384

Oxford, NC $67,935

Pine Level, NC $69,042

Princeton, NC $68,209

Ridgeway, NC $67,458

Rolesville, NC $70,748

Rougemont, NC $68,388

Roxboro, NC $67,257

Selma, NC $69,515

Smithfield, NC $69,305

Stem, NC $69,096

Stovall, NC $67,669

Alamance, NC $67,807

Altamahaw, NC $67,756

Asheboro, NC $67,649

Bear Creek, NC $66,981

Bennett, NC $67,038

Biscoe, NC $66,308

Blanch, NC $66,881

Bonlee, NC $67,291

Browns Summit, NC $67,924

Burlington, NC $67,839

Bynum, NC $68,521

Candor, NC $66,053

Cedar Falls, NC $67,802

Cedar Grove, NC $67,577

Climax, NC $67,948

Colfax, NC $68,133

Cumnock, NC $67,494

Denton, NC $67,516

Eagle Springs, NC $66,142

Efland, NC $67,799

Elon, NC $67,699

Ether, NC $66,706

Franklinville, NC $67,763

Gibsonville, NC $67,882

Goldston, NC $66,742

Graham, NC $67,764

Gulf, NC $67,347

Haw River, NC $67,714

Highfalls, NC $66,693

High Point, NC $68,662

Roper, NC $65,640

Salvo, NC $65,613

Shawboro, NC $67,567

Shiloh, NC $66,791

South Mills, NC $67,893

Stumpy Point, NC $65,282

Sunbury, NC $67,504

Tyner, NC $66,652

Wanchese, NC $65,551

Waves, NC $65,567

Windsor, NC $65,521

Winfall, NC $66,937

Winton, NC $66,758

Albemarle, NC $67,683

Alexis, NC $69,818

Ansonville, NC $67,643

Badin, NC $67,469

Barium Springs, NC $67,959

Belmont, NC $70,382

Bessemer City, NC $70,194

Boiling Springs, NC $68,001

Bostic, NC $66,902

Caroleen, NC $67,775

Casar, NC $67,647

Cherryville, NC $69,321

China Grove, NC $68,409

Cliffside, NC $67,894

Concord, NC $69,011

Cornelius, NC $69,738

Cramerton, NC $70,400

Crouse, NC $69,561

Dallas, NC $70,254

Davidson, NC $69,475

Denver, NC $69,511

Earl, NC $68,729

East Spencer, NC $68,452

Ellenboro, NC $67,477

Faith, NC $68,472

Fallston, NC $68,693

Forest City, NC $67,602

Gastonia, NC $70,533

Huntersville, NC $70,202

Gold Hill, NC $68,170

Granite Quarry, NC $68,458

Grover, NC $69,077

Harris, NC $67,779

Harrisburg, NC $70,186

Henrietta, NC $67,856

High Shoals, NC $69,923

Indian Trail, NC $69,991

Iron Station, NC $69,548

Kannapolis, NC $68,738

Kings Mountain, NC $69,800

Landis, NC $68,461

Lattimore, NC $67,896

Lawndale, NC $68,304

Lilesville, NC $66,217

Lincolnton, NC $69,374

Locust, NC $68,708

Lowell, NC $70,500

Mc Adenville, NC $70,396

Mc Farlan, NC $66,167

Marshville, NC $68,656

Matthews, NC $70,118

Midland, NC $69,611

Mineral Springs, NC $69,424

Misenheimer, NC $68,070

Monroe, NC $69,474

Mooresboro, NC $67,946

Mooresville, NC $68,586

Hillsborough, NC $68,105

Jackson Springs, NC $66,121

Jamestown, NC $68,611

Julian, NC $67,951

Kernersville, NC $67,891

Eden, NC $67,173

Leasburg, NC $66,849

Lexington, NC $67,813

Liberty, NC $67,802

Linwood, NC $68,282

Mc Leansville, NC $68,025

Mebane, NC $67,672

Milton, NC $66,746

Mount Gilead, NC $66,662

Oak Ridge, NC $67,858

Pelham, NC $67,222

Pittsboro, NC $68,041

Pleasant Garden, NC $68,060

Prospect Hill, NC $67,349

Providence, NC $67,133

Ramseur, NC $67,504

Randleman, NC $67,954

Reidsville, NC $67,621

Robbins, NC $66,629

Ruffin, NC $67,281

Sanford, NC $67,666

Saxapahaw, NC $67,796

Seagrove, NC $67,023

Sedalia, NC $68,008

Semora, NC $66,546

Siler City, NC $67,470

Snow Camp, NC $67,736

Sophia, NC $67,967

Southmont, NC $68,123

Staley, NC $67,664

Star, NC $66,629

Stokesdale, NC $67,669

Summerfield, NC $67,889

Swepsonville, NC $67,747

Thomasville, NC $68,173

Trinity, NC $68,076

Troy, NC $66,735

Wallburg, NC $68,012

Welcome, NC $67,780

Wentworth, NC $67,438

West End, NC $66,350

Topton, NC $65,841

Advance, NC $67,626

Ararat, NC $67,072

Belews Creek, NC $67,696

Bethania, NC $67,811

Boonville, NC $67,194

Clemmons, NC $67,696

Cleveland, NC $68,146

Cooleemee, NC $68,136

Danbury, NC $67,243

Dobson, NC $66,822

East Bend, NC $67,467

Germanton, NC $67,601

Hamptonville, NC $67,073

King, NC $67,471

Lawsonville, NC $67,098

Lewisville, NC $67,616

Lowgap, NC $66,414

Madison, NC $67,377

Mayodan, NC $67,189

Mocksville, NC $67,582

Mount Airy, NC $66,880

White Plains, NC $66,969

Pfafftown, NC $67,655

Pilot Mountain, NC $67,169

Pine Hall, NC $67,425

Pinnacle, NC $67,333

Rural Hall, NC $67,669

Sandy Ridge, NC $67,116

Siloam, NC $67,211

Stoneville, NC $67,187

Toast, NC $66,879

Tobaccoville, NC $67,574

Walkertown, NC $67,772

Walnut Cove, NC $67,539

Westfield, NC $67,113

Woodleaf, NC $68,152

Yadkinville, NC $67,365

Winston Salem, NC $67,845

Tarawa Terrace, NC $66,204

Midway Park, NC $66,086

Mccutcheon Field, NC $66,272

La Grange, NC $66,606

Lowland, NC $65,252

Marshallberg, NC $65,611

Maury, NC $66,499

Maysville, NC $65,673

Merritt, NC $65,340

Morehead City, NC $65,704

New Bern, NC $65,558

Newport, NC $65,538

Oriental, NC $65,434

Pink Hill, NC $65,929

Pollocksville, NC $65,364

Richlands, NC $66,154

Salter Path, NC $65,671

Sealevel, NC $65,358

Seven Springs, NC $66,272

Smyrna, NC $65,421

Snow Hill, NC $66,693

Stacy, NC $65,372

Stella, NC $65,816

Stonewall, NC $65,636

Swansboro, NC $65,861

Trenton, NC $65,453

Vanceboro, NC $65,437

Vandemere, NC $65,513

Williston, NC $65,431

Winterville, NC $65,913

Emerald Isle, NC $65,730

Hickory, NC $67,517

Banner Elk, NC $65,670

Blowing Rock, NC $65,689

Boomer, NC $66,119

Boone, NC $65,759

Catawba, NC $68,319

Claremont, NC $67,991

Collettsville, NC $65,635

Connellys Springs, NC $67,507

Conover, NC $67,869

Creston, NC $65,472

Crossnore, NC $65,912

Crumpler, NC $65,630

Deep Gap, NC $65,587

Drexel, NC $67,028

Elkin, NC $66,985

Elk Park, NC $65,583

Ennice, NC $66,207

Ferguson, NC $65,716

Statesville, NC $67,471

Fleetwood, NC $65,610

Glade Valley, NC $66,200

Glen Alpine, NC $66,604

Glendale Springs, NC $65,562

Granite Falls, NC $67,024

Grassy Creek, NC $65,600

Lenoir, NC $66,465

Harmony, NC $67,270

Hays, NC $66,158

Hiddenite, NC $66,812

Hildebran, NC $67,596

Hudson, NC $66,896

Jefferson, NC $65,640

Jonas Ridge, NC $66,127

Jonesville, NC $66,985

Lansing, NC $65,639

Laurel Springs, NC $65,663

Linville, NC $65,614

Linville Falls, NC $66,193

Mc Grady, NC $65,857

Maiden, NC $68,839

Millers Creek, NC $65,773

Minneapolis, NC $65,650

Montezuma, NC $65,915

Moravian Falls, NC $66,313

Morganton, NC $66,426

North Wilkesboro, NC $66,376

Newland, NC $65,757

Newton, NC $68,393

Olin, NC $67,158

Patterson, NC $65,855

Pineola, NC $65,836

Piney Creek, NC $65,651

Plumtree, NC $65,753

Purlear, NC $65,652

Icard, NC $67,600

Rhodhiss, NC $67,362

Roaring Gap, NC $66,242

Fayetteville, NC $65,433

Fort Bragg, NC $65,635

Pope Army Airfield, NC $65,776

Aberdeen, NC $66,242

Autryville, NC $65,555

Timberlake, NC $67,626

Barnesville, NC $65,573

Bladenboro, NC $65,622

Bunnlevel, NC $66,964

Calypso, NC $66,733

Cameron, NC $66,539

Carthage, NC $66,516

Clinton, NC $66,200

Cordova, NC $66,131

Cumberland, NC $66,066

Dublin, NC $65,568

Dudley, NC $67,026

Dunn, NC $67,077

Elizabethtown, NC $65,652

Ellerbe, NC $65,882

Erwin, NC $67,124

Fairmont, NC $65,609

Faison, NC $66,546

Falcon, NC $65,980

Gibson, NC $65,784

Godwin, NC $65,952

Hamlet, NC $65,928

Hoffman, NC $66,103

Hope Mills, NC $65,457

Kenansville, NC $66,082

Lakeview, NC $66,509

Laurel Hill, NC $65,903

Laurinburg, NC $65,847

Lemon Springs, NC $67,089

Linden, NC $66,098

Lumber Bridge, NC $65,568

Lumberton, NC $65,545

Marietta, NC $65,651

Marston, NC $65,910

Maxton, NC $65,476

Mount Olive, NC $66,477

Newton Grove, NC $67,062

Norman, NC $66,031

Olivia, NC $67,146

Orrum, NC $65,575

Pinehurst, NC $66,568

Parkton, NC $65,481

Pembroke, NC $65,464

Pinebluff, NC $66,296

Proctorville, NC $65,691

Raeford, NC $65,855

Red Springs, NC $65,712

Rex, NC $65,557

Rockingham, NC $65,919

Roseboro, NC $65,653

Rowland, NC $65,589

Saint Pauls, NC $65,543

Salemburg, NC $65,887

Shannon, NC $65,627

Southern Pines, NC $66,350

Spring Lake, NC $65,956

Stedman, NC $65,470

Tar Heel, NC $65,621

Turkey, NC $66,263

Vass, NC $66,374

Wade, NC $65,571

Wagram, NC $65,950

Cost Analysis Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cost Analysis roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Cost Analysis positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cost Analysis as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cost Analysis

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$76,372	$37.0	10%
Biotechnology	$76,372	$37.0	10%
Business Services	$76,372	$37.0	10%
Chemicals	$76,372	$37.0	10%
Construction	$76,372	$37.0	10%

Cost Analysis Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cost Analysis's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$63,316

Average $69,429/year

$74,517

$5,276

Average $5,786/month

$6,210

$1,218

Average $1,335/week

$1,433

$30

Average $33/hour

$36

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$74,517	$6,210	$1,433	$36
Average	$69,429	$5,786	$1,335	$33
25th Percentile	$63,316	$5,276	$1,218	$30

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