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Cost Estimator Salary in Maine (2026)
$35.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,765/year ($4,730/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 43rd of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 760 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $74,080 a year — though pay ranges from $41,450 for newcomers to $123,040 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,450 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,660 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $74,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $123,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 760 Cost Estimator jobs in Maine (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Cost Estimator salary of $74,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,765 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $74,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,468 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,667 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,180 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,765 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,730 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maine paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Maine?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Maine is $74,080 per year ($35.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,660 and $90,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Maine?
- On the median salary of $74,080, a single filer in Maine takes home about $56,765 per year ($4,730 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 760 Cost Estimator jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.