Cost Estimators pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for cost estimators is $33.78 an hour ($70,260 a year). About 2,880 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). South Carolina ranks 48th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.58 | $46,970 |
| 25% of workers | $27.49 | $57,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.78 | $70,260 |
| 75% of workers | $44.63 | $92,830 |
| 90% of workers | $57.50 | $119,590 |
Cost Estimators pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $73,130 | 540 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $70,260 | 130 |
| Spartanburg | $69,490 | 200 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $69,210 | 550 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $68,890 | 180 |
| Columbia | $65,850 | 490 |
| Sumter | $63,450 | 50 |
| Florence | $61,520 | 80 |
South Carolina 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)
- 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)
Related jobs in South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $95,040 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $65,370 |
| Management Analysts | $100,660 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,440 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $79,110 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $63,070 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $75,550 |
| Logisticians | $80,330 |
Other job titles for this job
Open cost estimators jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring cost estimators? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.