How much does a cost estimator make in Pennsylvania?
$78,480a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Pennsylvania. That is $37.73 an hour or $6,540 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.73
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,570Median: $78,480Highest 10%: $126,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,570 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| 75th | $99,580 | $47.88 | |
| 90th | $126,600 | $60.88 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| York, PA | $80,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,880 |
| Reading, PA | $78,350 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $78,260 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $78,060 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $77,980 |
| Lancaster, PA | $77,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $76,810 |
| Scranton, PA | $75,720 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $74,730 |
| Lebanon, PA | $73,640 |
| Altoona, PA | $72,880 |
| State College, PA | $72,880 |
| Erie, PA | $69,370 |
| Williamsport, PA | $65,740 |
| Johnstown, PA | $63,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 21. Utah | $79,610 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $79,560 |
| 23. Delaware | $79,290 |
| 24. Pennsylvania | $78,480 |
| 25. Michigan | $77,990 |
| 26. Ohio | $77,730 |
| 27. West Virginia | $77,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $37.73 ($78,480 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $78,480 against $78,740 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cost estimator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cost estimators the most?
York-Hanover, PA, with a median of $80,170 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.