Cost Estimators Salary in Colorado
Cost Estimators in Colorado earn a median of $86,940 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,940
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,100
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,890; the top 10% earn over $137,520. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Colorado
How much do cost estimators make in Colorado?
The median is $86,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $58,890 and the top 10% earn over $137,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.