How much does a cost estimator make in Maryland?
$81,190a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Maryland. That is $39.03 an hour or $6,766 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.03
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,660Median: $81,190Highest 10%: $131,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,660 | $24.36 | |
| 25th | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $81,190 | $39.03 | |
| 75th | $106,400 | $51.13 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.97 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $89,330 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $81,210 |
| Baltimore, MD | $80,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,880 |
| Salisbury, MD | $74,420 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $70,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 9. Nevada | $82,200 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $81,990 |
| 11. Vermont | $81,390 |
| 12. Maryland | $81,190 |
| 13. Connecticut | $81,030 |
| 14. Minnesota | $80,810 |
| 15. New Jersey | $80,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $39.03 ($81,190 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $81,190 against $78,740 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Maryland rank for cost estimator pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays cost estimators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $89,330 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.