Cost Estimators Salary in South Carolina
Cost Estimators in South Carolina earn a median of $70,260 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $70,260
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,880
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,970; the top 10% earn over $119,590. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in South Carolina
How much do cost estimators make in South Carolina?
The median is $70,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,970 and the top 10% earn over $119,590. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 51 (−11% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.