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Cost Estimator Salary in Arizona (2026)
$37.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,484/year ($5,124/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 30th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 5,760 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $77,010 a year — though pay ranges from $37,440 for newcomers to $127,880 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $127,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,760 Cost Estimator jobs in Arizona (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Cost Estimator salary of $77,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,484 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $77,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,112 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,891 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$1,523 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,484 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,124 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Arizona?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Arizona is $77,010 per year ($37.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,710 and $99,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $77,010, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $61,484 per year ($5,124 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 5,760 Cost Estimator jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.