Cost Estimators pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for cost estimators is $36.37 an hour ($75,650 a year). About 4,340 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($78,740). Tennessee ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.40 | $42,440 |
| 25% of workers | $29.07 | $60,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.37 | $75,650 |
| 75% of workers | $47.15 | $98,070 |
| 90% of workers | $58.17 | $120,990 |
Cost Estimators pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $81,300 | 1,570 |
| Memphis | $76,660 | 630 |
| Cleveland | $74,350 | 60 |
| Knoxville | $72,900 | 540 |
| Morristown | $71,400 | 70 |
| Clarksville | $71,340 | 110 |
| Chattanooga | $70,450 | 440 |
| Jackson | $69,380 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $69,080 | 190 |
| Johnson City | $62,270 | 110 |
Tennessee 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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Specialists | $67,370 |
| Project Management Specialists | $85,890 |
| Management Analysts | $99,260 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $69,790 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $78,690 |
| Buyers and Purchasing Agents | $65,430 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $62,280 |
| Compliance Officers | $63,960 |
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