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Cost Estimator Salary in New Hampshire (2026)
$38.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,800/year ($5,400/month) for a single filer
New Hampshire ranks 22nd of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 980 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in New Hampshire, the typical worker earns $79,560 a year — though pay ranges from $51,640 for newcomers to $129,030 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in New Hampshire
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,030 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 980 Cost Estimator jobs in New Hampshire (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Hampshire
A median Cost Estimator salary of $79,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in New Hampshire), a single filer keeps about $64,800 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,673 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,086 |
| New Hampshire state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,400 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free New Hampshire paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in New Hampshire?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in New Hampshire is $79,560 per year ($38.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,190 and $102,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in New Hampshire?
- On the median salary of $79,560, a single filer in New Hampshire takes home about $64,800 per year ($5,400 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in New Hampshire?
- BLS counts 980 Cost Estimator jobs in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.