Cost Estimators pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for cost estimators is $38.74 an hour ($80,570 a year). About 5,240 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). New Jersey ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.23 | $50,390 |
| 25% of workers | $30.06 | $62,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.74 | $80,570 |
| 75% of workers | $52.43 | $109,060 |
| 90% of workers | $65.91 | $137,080 |
Cost Estimators pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $82,730 | 190 |
| Vineland | $82,540 | 80 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $68,820 | 180 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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