How much does a cost estimator make in Virginia?
$80,530a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Virginia. That is $38.72 an hour or $6,711 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.72
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,820Median: $80,530Highest 10%: $129,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,820 | $23.95 | |
| 25th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $80,530 | $38.72 | |
| 75th | $100,800 | $48.48 | |
| 90th | $129,300 | $62.18 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $89,330 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,850 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $78,040 |
| Richmond, VA | $77,540 |
| Winchester, VA | $75,720 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $74,570 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $73,730 |
| Roanoke, VA | $71,320 |
| Kingsport, TN | $69,080 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $67,040 |
| Staunton, VA | $66,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 13. Connecticut | $81,030 |
| 14. Minnesota | $80,810 |
| 15. New Jersey | $80,570 |
| 16. Virginia | $80,530 |
| 17. Oregon | $80,460 |
| 18. New York | $80,430 |
| 19. Hawaii | $80,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $38.72 ($80,530 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $80,530 against $78,740 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Virginia rank for cost estimator pay?
Virginia ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays cost estimators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $89,330 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.