Cost Estimators pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.00 an hour ($74,880 a year). About 1,960 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Kentucky ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.31 | $46,410 |
| 25% of workers | $27.88 | $57,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.00 | $74,880 |
| 75% of workers | $47.33 | $98,450 |
| 90% of workers | $57.47 | $119,530 |
Cost Estimators pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $82,610 | 80 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $77,000 | 810 |
| Bowling Green | $71,720 | 70 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $71,630 | 330 |
| Owensboro | $70,460 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown | $69,300 | 50 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $69,010 |
| Project Management Specialists | $81,700 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $61,480 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $61,390 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $74,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,240 |
| Management Analysts | $95,630 |
| Compliance Officers | $69,240 |
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