Cost Estimators Salary in Kentucky
Cost Estimators in Kentucky earn a median of $74,880 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,880
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,960
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410; the top 10% earn over $119,530. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Kentucky
How much do cost estimators make in Kentucky?
The median is $74,880 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,410 and the top 10% earn over $119,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.