Cost Estimators pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for cost estimators is $37.03 an hour ($77,030 a year). About 2,680 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Louisiana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.08 | $43,840 |
| 25% of workers | $28.02 | $58,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.03 | $77,030 |
| 75% of workers | $47.44 | $98,680 |
| 90% of workers | $60.12 | $125,050 |
Cost Estimators pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $84,710 | 940 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $81,170 | 470 |
| Lafayette | $75,110 | 210 |
| Alexandria | $74,890 | 60 |
| Lake Charles | $74,570 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $73,800 | 100 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $72,480 | 140 |
| Monroe | $68,030 | 100 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $66,290 | 200 |
| Hammond | $59,760 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $63,220 |
| Project Management Specialists | $84,850 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $61,300 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $59,690 |
| Management Analysts | $95,540 |
| Compliance Officers | $70,290 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $66,340 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $65,220 |
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