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Cost Estimator Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$38.63 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,699/year ($5,058/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 19th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 1,040 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $80,360 a year — though pay ranges from $46,030 for newcomers to $139,380 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,280 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,220 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,040 Cost Estimator jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Cost Estimator salary of $80,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,699 — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
| Gross (median) | $80,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,849 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,148 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$4,664 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,699 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,058 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Hawaii?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Hawaii is $80,360 per year ($38.63 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,280 and $106,220.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $80,360, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $60,699 per year ($5,058 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.5%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 1,040 Cost Estimator jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.