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Cost Estimators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Cost Estimators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,980
Median Annual Salary
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+2.7% vs 2024
$83,780
Mean Salary
$76,980
Median Salary
$37.01
Hourly Rate
20,760 people work as Cost Estimators in Texas
Cost Estimators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Cost Estimators in Texas earn a median salary of $76,980 per year ($6,415/month).
This is 2.0% below the national average of $78,540.
Texas ranks #31 out of 51 states for Cost Estimators pay.
Approximately 20,760 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 2.7% 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 Texas range from $45,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $132,310 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,970 and $100,580.
The median annual salary for Cost Estimators in Texas is $76,980 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $83,780.
What is the salary range for a Cost Estimators in Texas?
Salaries for Cost Estimators in Texas range from $45,760 at the 10th percentile to $132,310 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,970 and $100,580.
What is the starting salary for a Cost Estimators in Texas?
Entry-level Cost Estimators positions in Texas typically start around $45,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Cost Estimators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 20,760 people are employed as Cost Estimators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Cost Estimators in Texas is approximately $37.01 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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