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Cost Estimator Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$37.73 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,631/year ($5,136/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 9,420 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $78,480 a year — though pay ranges from $49,570 for newcomers to $126,620 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,570 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,420 Cost Estimator jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Cost Estimator salary of $78,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,631 — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
| Gross (median) | $78,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,436 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,004 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$2,409 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,631 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,136 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Pennsylvania is $78,480 per year ($37.73 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,610 and $99,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $78,480, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $61,631 per year ($5,136 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.5%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,420 Cost Estimator jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.