Cost Estimators Salary in Virginia
Cost Estimators in Virginia earn a median of $80,530 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,530
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($78,740)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,840
Pay range in Virginia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820; the top 10% earn over $129,330. Nationally the range is $48,530 to $130,820.
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Cost Estimators pay in Virginia
How much do cost estimators make in Virginia?
The median is $80,530 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,820 and the top 10% earn over $129,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Virginia a good state for cost estimators?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $78,740). Living costs are not included.