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Cost Estimator Salary in Maryland (2026)
$39.03 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,302/year ($5,192/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 12th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 4,580 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $81,190 a year — though pay ranges from $50,660 for newcomers to $130,970 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,580 Cost Estimator jobs in Maryland (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Cost Estimator salary of $81,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,302 — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
| Gross (median) | $81,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,032 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,211 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$3,645 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,302 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,192 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Maryland?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Maryland is $81,190 per year ($39.03 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,080 and $106,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $81,190, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $62,302 per year ($5,192 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.3%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 4,580 Cost Estimator jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.