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Cost Estimator Salary in Nevada (2026)
$39.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $66,658/year ($5,555/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 9th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 2,240 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $82,200 a year — though pay ranges from $49,200 for newcomers to $132,350 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,200 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $104,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $132,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,240 Cost Estimator jobs in Nevada (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Cost Estimator salary of $82,200 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $66,658 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $82,200 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,254 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,288 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $66,658 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,555 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Nevada?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Nevada is $82,200 per year ($39.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,890 and $104,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $82,200, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $66,658 per year ($5,555 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,240 Cost Estimator jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.