Cost Estimators pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for cost estimators is $37.31 an hour ($77,590 a year). About 4,380 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,740). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($77,010).
Pay range for cost estimators in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.00 | $37,440 |
| 25% of workers | $28.76 | $59,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.31 | $77,590 |
| 75% of workers | $48.74 | $101,390 |
| 90% of workers | $62.01 | $128,970 |
Cost Estimators pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $77,590 | 4,380 |
| Tucson | $73,590 | 630 |
| Flagstaff | $70,350 | 100 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $68,720 | 50 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $67,720 | 170 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $65,480 | 110 |
| Yuma | $65,330 | 120 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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)
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|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,780 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $74,640 |
| Management Analysts | $94,900 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $74,590 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $64,370 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $66,710 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $84,190 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $76,820 |
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