Cost Estimators Salary in California
Cost Estimators in California earn a median of $85,460 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $85,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,020
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,750; the top 10% earn over $150,790. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in California
How much do cost estimators make in California?
The median is $85,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $51,750 and the top 10% earn over $150,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 6 of 51 (+9% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.