Cost Estimators pay in Utah
In Utah, the median pay for cost estimators is $38.27 an hour ($79,610 a year). About 2,800 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($78,740). Utah ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Utah
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.87 | $51,740 |
| 25% of workers | $29.18 | $60,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.27 | $79,610 |
| 75% of workers | $49.76 | $103,490 |
| 90% of workers | $60.96 | $126,800 |
Cost Estimators pay in Utah metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $81,540 | 1,260 |
| Ogden | $80,760 | 510 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi | $77,570 | 490 |
| St. George | $68,550 | 160 |
| Logan | $62,180 | 110 |
Utah unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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