Cost Estimators pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for cost estimators is $39.42 an hour ($81,990 a year). About 590 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). Rhode Island ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.94 | $60,180 |
| 25% of workers | $33.40 | $69,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.42 | $81,990 |
| 75% of workers | $47.16 | $98,100 |
| 90% of workers | $62.86 | $130,740 |
Cost Estimators pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $87,720 | 960 |
Rhode Island unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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