How much does a cost estimator make in Georgia?
$76,800a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Georgia. That is $36.92 an hour or $6,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.92
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,600Median: $76,800Highest 10%: $128,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $57,410 | $27.60 | |
| Median | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| 75th | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 90th | $128,400 | $61.74 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $82,870 |
| Athens, GA | $81,540 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $76,160 |
| Dalton, GA | $74,840 |
| Gainesville, GA | $71,960 |
| Macon, GA | $71,480 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $70,450 |
| Augusta, GA | $68,550 |
| Savannah, GA | $68,120 |
| Valdosta, GA | $66,880 |
| Albany, GA | $66,720 |
| Brunswick, GA | $62,920 |
| Columbus, GA | $62,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 29. Louisiana | $77,030 |
| 30. Arizona | $77,010 |
| 31. Texas | $76,980 |
| 32. Georgia | $76,800 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $76,270 |
| 34. Kansas | $76,250 |
| 35. Iowa | $76,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $36.92 ($76,800 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $76,800 against $78,740 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Georgia rank for cost estimator pay?
Georgia ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays cost estimators the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $82,870 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.