Cost Estimators pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for cost estimators is $34.24 an hour ($71,230 a year). About 1,280 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Mississippi ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.00 | $41,600 |
| 25% of workers | $25.03 | $52,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $34.24 | $71,230 |
| 75% of workers | $44.02 | $91,570 |
| 90% of workers | $56.75 | $118,040 |
Cost Estimators pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $75,170 | 270 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $73,320 | 190 |
| Hattiesburg | $66,060 | 80 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (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)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $60,300 |
| Project Management Specialists | $78,870 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $76,980 |
| Management Analysts | $69,390 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $53,680 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $56,640 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $71,850 |
| Compliance Officers | $67,450 |
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