Cost Estimators Salary (2025)
Based on 224,220 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $48,530 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $61,150 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $78,740 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $101,850 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $130,820 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$61K
Median
$79K
75th
$102K
90th
$131K
Highest Paying States for Cost Estimators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $104,770 |
| Alaska | $101,890 |
| Colorado | $95,040 |
| California | $94,780 |
| Washington | $94,250 |
| District of Columbia | $92,030 |
| New Jersey | $89,600 |
| New York | $89,450 |
| Nevada | $88,930 |
| Illinois | $88,880 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Cost Estimators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $104,770 per year, while Illinois has an average of $88,880 — a difference of $15,890. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Cost Estimators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 224,220 workers were employed as Cost Estimatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Business and Financial Operations Occupations. The annual mean wage of $85,390 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 13-1051