Cost Estimators pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for cost estimators is $41.38 an hour ($86,070 a year). About 7,470 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($78,740). Washington ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cost estimators in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.68 | $59,650 |
| 25% of workers | $34.00 | $70,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.38 | $86,070 |
| 75% of workers | $51.98 | $108,120 |
| 90% of workers | $68.05 | $141,540 |
Cost Estimators pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $94,490 | 4,340 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $87,150 | 330 |
| Bellingham | $83,130 | 220 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $80,100 | 130 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $79,850 | 180 |
| Longview-Kelso | $78,610 | 100 |
| Yakima | $75,450 | 150 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $74,570 | 250 |
| Walla Walla | $74,050 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $73,940 | 580 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $72,710 | 80 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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| Compliance Officers | $88,790 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $81,860 |
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