Cost Estimators pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.92 an hour ($76,800 a year). About 6,010 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Georgia ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.40 | $46,600 |
| 25% of workers | $27.60 | $57,410 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.92 | $76,800 |
| 75% of workers | $46.96 | $97,680 |
| 90% of workers | $61.74 | $128,420 |
Cost Estimators pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $82,870 | 3,740 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $81,540 | 110 |
| Warner Robins | $76,160 | 80 |
| Dalton | $74,840 | 70 |
| Gainesville | $71,960 | 110 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $71,480 | 90 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $68,550 | 340 |
| Savannah | $68,120 | 240 |
| Valdosta | $66,880 | 50 |
| Albany | $66,720 | 50 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $62,920 | 70 |
| Columbus | $62,100 | 120 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,410 |
| Management Analysts | $99,600 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $70,570 |
| Project Management Specialists | $102,140 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $75,850 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $67,320 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $74,530 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,200 |
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