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Cost Estimators Salary in Maine
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cost Estimators make in Maine?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$74,080
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$77,020
Mean Salary
$74,080
Median Salary
$35.62
Hourly Rate
760 people work as Cost Estimators in Maine
Cost Estimators salary by percentile in Maine
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cost Estimators in Maine earn a median salary of $74,080 per year ($6,173/month).
This is 5.7% below the national average of $78,540.
Maine ranks #43 out of 51 states for Cost Estimators pay.
Approximately 760 people work in this occupation across Maine.
Salaries increased by 1.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.41
Economics and Accounting
3.95
Computers and Electronics
3.5
Engineering and Technology
3.41
Building and Construction
3.32
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(81.8% of workers)
Salaries for Cost Estimators in Maine range from $41,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $123,040 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $56,660 and $90,340.
Median $74,080
P10: $41,450P25: $56,660P75: $90,340P90: $123,040
10th
$41,450
25th
$56,660
Median
$74,080
75th
$90,340
90th
$123,040
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,450
$19.93
$3,454
25th Percentile
$56,660
$27.24
$4,721
Median (50th)
$74,080
$35.62
$6,173
75th Percentile
$90,340
$43.43
$7,528
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$123,040
$59.15
$10,253
Note: The mean (average) salary of $77,020 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Cost Estimators in Maine is $74,080 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $77,020.
What is the salary range for a Cost Estimators in Maine?
Salaries for Cost Estimators in Maine range from $41,450 at the 10th percentile to $123,040 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $56,660 and $90,340.
What is the starting salary for a Cost Estimators in Maine?
Entry-level Cost Estimators positions in Maine typically start around $41,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $56,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cost Estimators in Maine?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 760 people are employed as Cost Estimators in Maine.
What is the hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Maine?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Maine is approximately $35.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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