Cost Estimators Salary in Rhode Island
Cost Estimators in Rhode Island earn a median of $81,990 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $81,990
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,180; the top 10% earn over $130,740. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Rhode Island
How much do cost estimators make in Rhode Island?
The median is $81,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $60,180 and the top 10% earn over $130,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+4% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.