How much does a cost estimator make in Florida?
$74,990a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Florida. That is $36.05 an hour or $6,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.05
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $74,990Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $56,810 | $27.31 | |
| Median | $74,990 | $36.05 | |
| 75th | $98,370 | $47.29 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.56 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Tampa, FL | $78,740 |
| Panama City, FL | $76,430 |
| Orlando, FL | $76,390 |
| Wildwood, FL | $76,390 |
| Miami, FL | $76,040 |
| Naples, FL | $75,220 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $74,380 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $73,760 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $73,310 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $72,270 |
| North Port, FL | $72,210 |
| Deltona, FL | $71,580 |
| Lakeland, FL | $70,640 |
| Pensacola, FL | $70,260 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $69,090 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $67,700 |
| Gainesville, FL | $67,690 |
| Crestview, FL | $65,970 |
| Sebastian, FL | $65,250 |
| Ocala, FL | $63,660 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $60,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 36. Missouri | $76,020 |
| 37. Tennessee | $75,650 |
| 38. Alabama | $74,990 |
| 39. Florida | $74,990 |
| 40. South Dakota | $74,950 |
| 41. Kentucky | $74,880 |
| 42. North Carolina | $74,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $36.05 ($74,990 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $74,990 against $78,740 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Florida rank for cost estimator pay?
Florida ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays cost estimators the most?
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, with a median of $78,740 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.