Cost Estimators Salary in Louisiana
Cost Estimators in Louisiana earn a median of $77,030 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,030
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,680
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840; the top 10% earn over $125,050. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Louisiana
How much do cost estimators make in Louisiana?
The median is $77,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,840 and the top 10% earn over $125,050. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.