Cost Estimators Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,200 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.23
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $112,880
Employed locally 140
National median $77,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $71,200
    75th
    $81,090
    90th
    $112,880

    Top-paying metros for Cost Estimators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $106,590
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $104,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,030
    Massachusetts $102,680
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $101,910
    Worcester, MA $98,550

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $76,290
    Project Management Specialists $87,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,160
    Human Resources Specialists $66,850
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,500
    Compliance Officers $71,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cost Estimators make per hour in Maryland?

    The median hourly wage for Cost Estimators in Maryland is $34.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.82 or more per hour.

    Is Maryland above or below average for Cost Estimators salaries?

    The median Cost Estimators salary in Maryland is 7.6% below the national median of $77,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cost Estimators in Maryland?

    Entry-level Cost Estimators (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.