Cost Estimators pay in Maine
In Maine, the median pay for cost estimators is $35.61 an hour ($74,080 a year). About 760 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Maine ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Maine
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.93 | $41,450 |
| 25% of workers | $27.24 | $56,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.61 | $74,080 |
| 75% of workers | $43.43 | $90,340 |
| 90% of workers | $59.15 | $123,040 |
Cost Estimators pay in Maine metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lewiston-Auburn | $79,270 | 60 |
| Bangor | $72,850 | 70 |
| Portland-South Portland | $71,580 | 410 |
Maine 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,830 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $71,630 |
| Management Analysts | $75,530 |
| Project Management Specialists | $101,830 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $71,980 |
| Compliance Officers | $83,740 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $78,590 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $65,680 |
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