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Cost Estimator Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$32.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,369/year ($4,531/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 50th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 900 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $67,590 a year — though pay ranges from $38,960 for newcomers to $109,610 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,000 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $67,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $82,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 900 Cost Estimator jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Cost Estimator salary of $67,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,369 — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
| Gross (median) | $67,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,040 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,171 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$2,011 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,369 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,531 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in New Mexico?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in New Mexico is $67,590 per year ($32.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,000 and $82,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $67,590, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $54,369 per year ($4,531 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.6%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 900 Cost Estimator jobs in New Mexico 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 Mexico 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 Mexico.