How much does a cost estimator make in Washington?
$86,070a year
Median yearly pay for cost estimators in Washington. That is $41.38 an hour or $7,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.38
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,650Median: $86,070Highest 10%: $141,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,650 | $28.68 | |
| 25th | $70,720 | $34.00 | |
| Median | $86,070 | $41.38 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.98 | |
| 90th | $141,500 | $68.05 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $94,490 |
| Kennewick, WA | $87,150 |
| Portland, OR | $83,800 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,130 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $80,100 |
| Bremerton, WA | $79,850 |
| Longview, WA | $78,610 |
| Yakima, WA | $75,450 |
| Olympia, WA | $74,570 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $74,050 |
| Spokane, WA | $73,940 |
| Lewiston, ID | $72,800 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $72,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cost estimators.
| 2. Alaska | $97,020 |
| 3. Wyoming | $90,790 |
| 4. Colorado | $86,940 |
| 5. Washington | $86,070 |
| 6. California | $85,460 |
| 7. Illinois | $82,750 |
| 8. District of Columbia | $82,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cost estimator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $41.38 ($86,070 a year).
Do cost estimators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $86,070 against $78,740 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for cost estimator pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays cost estimators the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $94,490 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.