How much does a cost estimator make in New York?
$80,430a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in New York. That is $38.67 an hour or $6,703 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.67
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,000Median: $80,430Highest 10%: $139,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 25th | $60,290 | $28.99 | |
| Median | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.36 | |
| 90th | $139,700 | $67.16 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $82,380 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $82,110 |
| Albany, NY | $81,290 |
| Watertown, NY | $80,020 |
| Rochester, NY | $78,890 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $78,590 |
| Syracuse, NY | $77,970 |
| Elmira, NY | $77,400 |
| Kingston, NY | $77,020 |
| Binghamton, NY | $75,730 |
| Utica, NY | $75,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 15. New Jersey | $80,570 |
| 16. Virginia | $80,530 |
| 17. Oregon | $80,460 |
| 18. New York | $80,430 |
| 19. Hawaii | $80,360 |
| 20. Idaho | $79,700 |
| 21. Utah | $79,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.67 ($80,430 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $80,430 against $78,740 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for cost estimator pay?
New York ranks 18 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays cost estimators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $82,380 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.