How much does a cost estimator make in Colorado?
$86,940a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Colorado. That is $41.80 an hour or $7,245 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.80
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,890Median: $86,940Highest 10%: $137,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| 25th | $73,400 | $35.29 | |
| Median | $86,940 | $41.80 | |
| 75th | $110,000 | $52.88 | |
| 90th | $137,500 | $66.12 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Denver, CO | $89,820 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $89,540 |
| Greeley, CO | $87,350 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $84,990 |
| Pueblo, CO | $84,580 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $78,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 1. Massachusetts | $100,800 |
| 2. Alaska | $97,020 |
| 3. Wyoming | $90,790 |
| 4. Colorado | $86,940 |
| 5. Washington | $86,070 |
| 6. California | $85,460 |
| 7. Illinois | $82,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $41.80 ($86,940 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $86,940 against $78,740 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Colorado rank for cost estimator pay?
Colorado ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays cost estimators the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO, with a median of $89,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.