Cost Estimators pay in Idaho
In Idaho, the median pay for cost estimators is $38.32 an hour ($79,700 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,740). Idaho ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Idaho
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.17 | $48,200 |
| 25% of workers | $29.38 | $61,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.32 | $79,700 |
| 75% of workers | $49.84 | $103,660 |
| 90% of workers | $66.12 | $137,530 |
Cost Estimators pay in Idaho metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Coeur d'Alene | $83,010 | 120 |
| Boise City | $79,700 | 780 |
| Idaho Falls | $74,910 | 160 |
| Lewiston | $72,800 | 40 |
| Twin Falls | $69,740 | 60 |
| Pocatello | $64,320 | 70 |
Idaho unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 | $95,630 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $64,990 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $60,970 |
| Management Analysts | $88,710 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,400 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,720 |
| Compliance Officers | $75,450 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $69,240 |
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