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Cost Estimator Salary in Idaho (2026)
$38.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,528/year ($5,127/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 20th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 1,600 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $79,700 a year — though pay ranges from $48,200 for newcomers to $137,530 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,700 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,600 Cost Estimator jobs in Idaho (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Cost Estimator salary of $79,700 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,528 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $79,700 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,704 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,097 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$3,371 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,528 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,127 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Idaho paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Idaho?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Idaho is $79,700 per year ($38.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,110 and $103,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $79,700, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $61,528 per year ($5,127 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,600 Cost Estimator jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.