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Cost Estimator Salary in Michigan (2026)
$37.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,381/year ($5,032/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 25th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 6,960 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $77,990 a year — though pay ranges from $46,660 for newcomers to $125,520 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,660 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,960 Cost Estimator jobs in Michigan (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Cost Estimator salary of $77,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,381 — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
| Gross (median) | $77,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,328 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,966 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,315 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,381 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,032 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Michigan paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Michigan?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Michigan is $77,990 per year ($37.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,060 and $100,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $77,990, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $60,381 per year ($5,032 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.6%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 6,960 Cost Estimator jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.