How much does a cost estimator make in Texas?
$76,980a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Texas. That is $37.01 an hour or $6,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.01
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $76,980Highest 10%: $132,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 25th | $58,970 | $28.35 | |
| Median | $76,980 | $37.01 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.36 | |
| 90th | $132,300 | $63.61 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $82,540 |
| Odessa, TX | $79,760 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,550 |
| Dallas, TX | $79,290 |
| Austin, TX | $78,650 |
| Houston, TX | $78,200 |
| Beaumont, TX | $77,420 |
| College Station, TX | $75,590 |
| Waco, TX | $75,450 |
| San Antonio, TX | $74,830 |
| Killeen, TX | $74,420 |
| Amarillo, TX | $72,140 |
| Longview, TX | $69,450 |
| Sherman, TX | $67,220 |
| San Angelo, TX | $65,880 |
| Texarkana, TX | $65,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $64,420 |
| Victoria, TX | $63,840 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $63,680 |
| Abilene, TX | $63,630 |
| Lubbock, TX | $63,120 |
| Tyler, TX | $62,910 |
| El Paso, TX | $60,880 |
| Laredo, TX | $58,360 |
| Brownsville, TX | $57,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 28. Montana | $77,320 |
| 29. Louisiana | $77,030 |
| 30. Arizona | $77,010 |
| 31. Texas | $76,980 |
| 32. Georgia | $76,800 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $76,270 |
| 34. Kansas | $76,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $37.01 ($76,980 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $76,980 against $78,740 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Texas rank for cost estimator pay?
Texas ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays cost estimators the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $82,540 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.