Cost Estimators pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for cost estimators is $39.03 an hour ($81,190 a year). About 4,580 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). Maryland ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.36 | $50,660 |
| 25% of workers | $30.33 | $63,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.03 | $81,190 |
| 75% of workers | $51.14 | $106,360 |
| 90% of workers | $62.96 | $130,970 |
Cost Estimators pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington Park | $81,210 | 130 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $80,130 | 2,430 |
| Salisbury | $74,420 | 80 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $70,690 | 120 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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|---|---|
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| Human Resources Specialists | $83,910 |
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| Compliance Officers | $84,720 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $76,370 |
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