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Cost Estimator Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$38.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,503/year ($5,209/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 15th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 5,240 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $80,570 a year — though pay ranges from $50,390 for newcomers to $137,080 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,530 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $80,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $109,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $137,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,240 Cost Estimator jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Cost Estimator salary of $80,570 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,503 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $80,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,895 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,164 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,008 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,503 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,209 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in New Jersey?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in New Jersey is $80,570 per year ($38.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,530 and $109,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $80,570, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $62,503 per year ($5,209 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 5,240 Cost Estimator jobs in New Jersey 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 Jersey 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 Jersey.