SOC 13-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cost Estimators — Maine
Maine · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Cost Estimators in Maine is $74,080 per year, close to the national median of $78,740 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Cost Estimators in Maine is $74,080 per year, close to the national median of $78,740 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $56,660 and $90,340. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,450 and the ninetieth at $123,040.
Employment stands at 760, or 1.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Maine ranks number 43rd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $79,270. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 202nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,450 | −47.4% |
| 25th | $56,660 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $74,080 | −5.9% |
| 75th | $90,340 | +14.7% |
| 90th | $123,040 | +56.3% |
| Mean | $77,020 | −2.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maine
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,080 goes as far as $76,292 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,292US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,080 a year, 5.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,450 to $123,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 760 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 43rd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $79,270.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cost Estimators in Maine?
The median annual wage is $74,080, or $35.61 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,740, so pay in Maine is 5.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $123,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $79,270 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 760 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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