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Cost Estimator Salary in Rhode Island (2026)
$39.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,855/year ($5,321/month) for a single filer
Rhode Island ranks 10th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 590 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Rhode Island, the typical worker earns $81,990 a year — though pay ranges from $60,180 for newcomers to $130,740 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,470 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,990 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,100 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 590 Cost Estimator jobs in Rhode Island (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Rhode Island
A median Cost Estimator salary of $81,990 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Rhode Island state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,855 — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
| Gross (median) | $81,990 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,208 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,272 |
| Rhode Island state income tax | −$2,655 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,855 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,321 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Rhode Island paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Rhode Island?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Rhode Island is $81,990 per year ($39.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,470 and $98,100.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Rhode Island?
- On the median salary of $81,990, a single filer in Rhode Island takes home about $63,855 per year ($5,321 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.1%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Rhode Island?
- BLS counts 590 Cost Estimator jobs in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island.