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Cost Estimator Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$34.24 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,091/year ($4,674/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 47th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 1,280 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $71,230 a year — though pay ranges from $41,600 for newcomers to $118,040 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $52,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $71,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $91,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,280 Cost Estimator jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Cost Estimator salary of $71,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,091 — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
| Gross (median) | $71,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,841 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,449 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,849 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,091 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,674 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Mississippi?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Mississippi is $71,230 per year ($34.24 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $52,060 and $91,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $71,230, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $56,091 per year ($4,674 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.3%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,280 Cost Estimator jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.