Cost Estimators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for cost estimators is $37.86 an hour ($78,740 a year). About 224,220 people work in this job there.
Pay range for cost estimators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.33 | $48,530 |
| 25% of workers | $29.40 | $61,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.86 | $78,740 |
| 75% of workers | $48.97 | $101,850 |
| 90% of workers | $62.90 | $130,820 |
Best-paying states for cost estimators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $100,840 | 4,520 |
| Alaska | $97,020 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $90,790 | 440 |
| Colorado | $86,940 | 6,100 |
| Washington | $86,070 | 7,470 |
| California | $85,460 | 26,020 |
| Illinois | $82,750 | 5,990 |
| District of Columbia | $82,730 | 270 |
| Nevada | $82,200 | 2,240 |
| Rhode Island | $81,990 | 590 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $74,990
- Arizona · $77,010
- Arkansas · $61,470
- California · $85,460
- Colorado · $86,940
- Connecticut · $81,030
- Delaware · $79,290
- Florida · $74,990
- Georgia · $76,800
- Hawaii · $80,360
- Idaho · $79,700
- Illinois · $82,750
- Indiana · $73,430
- Iowa · $76,040
- Kansas · $76,250
- Kentucky · $74,880
- Louisiana · $77,030
- Maine · $74,080
- Maryland · $81,190
- Massachusetts · $100,840
- Michigan · $77,990
- Minnesota · $80,810
- Mississippi · $71,230
- Missouri · $76,020
- Montana · $77,320
- Nebraska · $73,100
- Nevada · $82,200
- New Hampshire · $79,560
- New Jersey · $80,570
- New Mexico · $67,590
- New York · $80,430
- North Carolina · $74,730
- North Dakota · $73,280
- Ohio · $77,730
- Oklahoma · $67,800
- Oregon · $80,460
- Pennsylvania · $78,480
- Rhode Island · $81,990
- South Carolina · $70,260
- South Dakota · $74,950
- Tennessee · $75,650
- Texas · $76,980
- Utah · $79,610
- Virginia · $80,530
- Washington · $86,070
- West Virginia · $77,480
- Wisconsin · $76,270
Education, experience and outlook for cost estimators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 17,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $83,050 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,320 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $75,940 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $78,760 |
| Management Analysts | $101,860 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $77,710 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $69,280 |
| Compliance Officers | $80,730 |
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