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Cost Estimator Salary in Ohio (2026)
$37.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,092/year ($5,174/month) for a single filer
Ohio ranks 26th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 8,100 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Ohio, the typical worker earns $77,730 a year — though pay ranges from $48,750 for newcomers to $124,990 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Ohio
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $77,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $124,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,100 Cost Estimator jobs in Ohio (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Ohio
A median Cost Estimator salary of $77,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Ohio state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,092 — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
| Gross (median) | $77,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,271 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,946 |
| Ohio state income tax | −$1,421 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,092 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,174 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Ohio?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Ohio is $77,730 per year ($37.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,150 and $99,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Ohio?
- On the median salary of $77,730, a single filer in Ohio takes home about $62,092 per year ($5,174 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.1%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Ohio?
- BLS counts 8,100 Cost Estimator jobs in Ohio 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 Ohio 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 Ohio.