Cost Estimators Salary in District of Columbia
Cost Estimators in District of Columbia earn a median of $82,730 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,720; the top 10% earn over $127,520. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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- Budget Analysts$124,590 median in District of Columbia
- Logistics Engineers$104,770 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Cost Estimators pay in District of Columbia
How much do cost estimators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $82,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,720 and the top 10% earn over $127,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.