Cost Estimators pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.05 an hour ($74,990 a year). About 3,000 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Alabama ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.39 | $42,400 |
| 25% of workers | $25.91 | $53,890 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.05 | $74,990 |
| 75% of workers | $44.70 | $92,970 |
| 90% of workers | $56.81 | $118,160 |
Cost Estimators pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $79,330 | 810 |
| Huntsville | $78,670 | 350 |
| Mobile | $76,980 | 320 |
| Tuscaloosa | $74,800 | 150 |
| Montgomery | $74,790 | 190 |
| Decatur | $73,650 | 110 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $72,030 | 100 |
| Gadsden | $69,430 | 30 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $69,200 | 90 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $68,080 | 50 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $65,670 | 130 |
| Dothan | $61,400 | 80 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $64,940 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,030 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,530 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $100,240 |
| Logisticians | $98,450 |
| Management Analysts | $108,040 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $79,710 |
| Compliance Officers | $72,990 |
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