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Cost Estimator Salary in Missouri (2026)
$36.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,674/year ($4,973/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 36th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 6,580 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $76,020 a year — though pay ranges from $44,840 for newcomers to $128,270 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,840 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,270 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,580 Cost Estimator jobs in Missouri (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Cost Estimator salary of $76,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,674 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $76,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,894 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,816 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$2,636 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,674 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,973 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Missouri paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Missouri?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Missouri is $76,020 per year ($36.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,880 and $98,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $76,020, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $59,674 per year ($4,973 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 6,580 Cost Estimator jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.