Cost Estimators pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for cost estimators is $40.29 an hour ($83,800 a year). About 2,260 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). It is 4% higher than the Oregon median ($80,460).
Pay range for cost estimators in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.66 | $53,380 |
| 25% of workers | $32.05 | $66,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.29 | $83,800 |
| 75% of workers | $53.17 | $110,590 |
| 90% of workers | $67.95 | $141,340 |
Cost Estimators pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $83,800 | 2,260 |
| Bend | $76,890 | 180 |
| Albany | $76,200 | 70 |
| Salem | $76,190 | 260 |
| Medford | $71,360 | 100 |
| Grants Pass | $64,870 | 30 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $64,360 | 210 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cost estimators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $108,340 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,660 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $85,350 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $80,100 |
| Management Analysts | $103,470 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $78,380 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $77,000 |
| Compliance Officers | $86,600 |
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