SOC 13-1051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Cost Estimators — Vermont
Vermont · 1 metro areas compared
At $81,390, median pay for Cost Estimators in Vermont tracks the national median of $78,740 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $81,390, median pay for Cost Estimators in Vermont tracks the national median of $78,740 closely. Pay ranges from under $56,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $113,230 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $66,890 to $97,330.
Employment stands at 320, or 1.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Vermont ranks number 11th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Burlington records the highest median at $83,560. Of the 528 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 137th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,600 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $66,890 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $81,390 | +3.4% |
| 75th | $97,330 | +23.6% |
| 90th | $113,230 | +43.8% |
| Mean | $85,430 | +8.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Vermont
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington | $83,560 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Vermont sit close to the national average, so $81,390 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$83,051US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,390 a year, 3.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,600 to $113,230 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 320 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Burlington, at $83,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Cost Estimators in Vermont?
The median annual wage is $81,390, or $39.13 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 Vermont is 3.4% higher. 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 Vermont earns more than $113,230 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,600 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 Burlington, at $83,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 320 jobs in this occupation in Vermont. 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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