Cost Estimators pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for cost estimators is $38.96 an hour ($81,030 a year). About 2,350 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.05 | $50,020 |
| 25% of workers | $30.68 | $63,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.96 | $81,030 |
| 75% of workers | $50.17 | $104,360 |
| 90% of workers | $65.78 | $136,830 |
Cost Estimators pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $92,600 | 150 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $84,430 | 520 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $80,560 | 890 |
| New Haven | $78,960 | 430 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $76,800 | 250 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (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 Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $77,740 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $82,890 |
| Project Management Specialists | $105,240 |
| Management Analysts | $104,960 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $85,530 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $83,030 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $78,080 |
| Compliance Officers | $91,810 |
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