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Cost Estimator Salary in Colorado (2026)
$41.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,875/year ($5,573/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Cost Estimators (4th of 51), with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 6,100 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $86,940 a year — though pay ranges from $58,890 for newcomers to $137,520 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,100 Cost Estimator jobs in Colorado (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Cost Estimator salary of $86,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $66,875 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $86,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,297 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,651 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$3,117 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,875 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,573 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Colorado paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Colorado?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Colorado is $86,940 per year ($41.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,400 and $109,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $86,940, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $66,875 per year ($5,573 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 6,100 Cost Estimator jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.