How much does a cost estimator make in Rhode Island?
$81,990a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Rhode Island. That is $39.42 an hour or $6,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.42
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,180Median: $81,990Highest 10%: $130,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,180 | $28.93 | |
| 25th | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| Median | $81,990 | $39.42 | |
| 75th | $98,100 | $47.16 | |
| 90th | $130,700 | $62.86 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $87,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 7. Illinois | $82,750 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $82,730 |
| 9. Nevada | $82,200 |
| 10. Rhode Island | $81,990 |
| 11. Vermont | $81,390 |
| 12. Maryland | $81,190 |
| 13. Connecticut | $81,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $39.42 ($81,990 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $81,990 against $78,740 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for cost estimator pay?
Rhode Island ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays cost estimators the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $87,720 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.