Cost Estimators Salary in New Jersey
Cost Estimators in New Jersey earn a median of $80,570 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,570
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,240
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,390; the top 10% earn over $137,080. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in New Jersey
How much do cost estimators make in New Jersey?
The median is $80,570 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,390 and the top 10% earn over $137,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.