How much does a cost estimator make in Tennessee?
$75,650a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Tennessee. That is $36.37 an hour or $6,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.37
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,440Median: $75,650Highest 10%: $121,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| 25th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Median | $75,650 | $36.37 | |
| 75th | $98,070 | $47.15 | |
| 90th | $121,000 | $58.17 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $81,300 |
| Memphis, TN | $76,660 |
| Cleveland, TN | $74,350 |
| Knoxville, TN | $72,900 |
| Morristown, TN | $71,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $71,340 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $70,450 |
| Jackson, TN | $69,380 |
| Kingsport, TN | $69,080 |
| Johnson City, TN | $62,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 34. Kansas | $76,250 |
| 35. Iowa | $76,040 |
| 36. Missouri | $76,020 |
| 37. Tennessee | $75,650 |
| 38. Alabama | $74,990 |
| 39. Florida | $74,990 |
| 40. South Dakota | $74,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $36.37 ($75,650 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $75,650 against $78,740 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for cost estimator pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays cost estimators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $81,300 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.