Georgia Median
$76,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.92
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $78,740
State Rank
#32 of 51
6,010 employed here
How much does a Cost Estimator make in Georgia?
Cost Estimators in Georgia take home a median of $76,800 annually — roughly $36.92 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $78,740.
Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $46,600 while the top 10% make $128,420 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,410 and $97,680 a year.
Cost Estimator salary range in Georgia
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,600 | $22.40 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,410 | $27.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,800 | $36.92 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $97,680 | $46.96 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $128,420 | $61.74 |
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How Georgia compares
Georgia ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories for Cost Estimator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Cost Estimator salary in other states
Massachusetts $100,840Alaska $97,020Wyoming $90,790Colorado $86,940Washington $86,070California $85,460Illinois $82,750District of Columbia $82,730Nevada $82,200Rhode Island $81,990Vermont $81,390Maryland $81,190Connecticut $81,030Minnesota $80,810New Jersey $80,570Virginia $80,530Oregon $80,460New York $80,430Hawaii $80,360Idaho $79,700Utah $79,610New Hampshire $79,560Delaware $79,290Pennsylvania $78,480Michigan $77,990Ohio $77,730West Virginia $77,480Montana $77,320Louisiana $77,030Arizona $77,010Texas $76,980Wisconsin $76,270Kansas $76,250Iowa $76,040Missouri $76,020Tennessee $75,650Alabama $74,990Florida $74,990South Dakota $74,950Kentucky $74,880North Carolina $74,730Maine $74,080Indiana $73,430North Dakota $73,280Nebraska $73,100Mississippi $71,230South Carolina $70,260Oklahoma $67,800New Mexico $67,590Arkansas $61,470
Working as a Cost Estimator in Georgia
Nationally, about 224,000 people work as Cost Estimators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($76,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Cost Estimator make in Georgia?
The median Cost Estimator salary in Georgia is $76,800 per year, or about $36.92 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,600 at the entry level to $128,420 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Cost Estimators about 2% less than the national median of $78,740. Georgia ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Cost Estimators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $76,800 a year. About 6,010 Cost Estimators are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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