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Cost Estimator Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$37.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,085/year ($5,090/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 29th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 2,680 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $77,030 a year — though pay ranges from $43,840 for newcomers to $125,050 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $43,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $58,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,030 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,050 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,680 Cost Estimator jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Cost Estimator salary of $77,030 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,085 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $77,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,117 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,893 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,936 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,085 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,090 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Louisiana?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Louisiana is $77,030 per year ($37.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $58,290 and $98,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $77,030, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $61,085 per year ($5,090 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,680 Cost Estimator jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.