SOC 13-1051 · May 2025 · United States
Cost Estimators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Cost Estimators across the United States is $78,740 per year, measured over 224,220 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $100,840.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Cost Estimators
Pay for this occupation varies by 64.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $100,840 and Arkansas pays $61,470.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $100,840 | 4,520 | |
| 2 | Alaska | $97,020 | 220 | |
| 3 | Wyoming | $90,790 | 440 | |
| 4 | Colorado | $86,940 | 6,100 | |
| 5 | Washington | $86,070 | 7,470 | |
| 6 | California | $85,460 | 26,020 | |
| 7 | Illinois | $82,750 | 5,990 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $82,730 | 270 | |
| 9 | Nevada | $82,200 | 2,240 | |
| 10 | Rhode Island | $81,990 | 590 |
States with the most Cost Estimators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 26,020 | $85,460 | |
| 2 | Texas | 20,760 | $76,980 | |
| 3 | Florida | 13,720 | $74,990 | |
| 4 | New York | 11,980 | $80,430 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 9,420 | $78,480 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 8,100 | $77,730 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 8,030 | $74,730 | |
| 8 | Washington | 7,470 | $86,070 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 6,960 | $77,990 | |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,580 | $76,020 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $102,640 | 3,110 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $101,630 | 3,300 |
| 3 | Amherst Town | $100,410 | 90 |
| 4 | San Jose | $97,580 | 1,680 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $95,650 | 490 |
| 6 | Seattle | $94,490 | 4,340 |
| 7 | Norwich | $92,600 | 150 |
| 8 | Worcester | $92,570 | 550 |
| 9 | Denver | $89,820 | 3,690 |
| 10 | Fort Collins | $89,540 | 290 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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