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Cost Estimator Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$36.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,050/year ($5,171/month) for a single filer
Tennessee ranks 37th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 4,340 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Tennessee, the typical worker earns $75,650 a year — though pay ranges from $42,440 for newcomers to $120,990 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $75,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $98,070 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,340 Cost Estimator jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Cost Estimator salary of $75,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $62,050 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $75,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,813 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,787 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,050 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,171 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Tennessee?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Tennessee is $75,650 per year ($36.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,460 and $98,070.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $75,650, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $62,050 per year ($5,171 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 4,340 Cost Estimator jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.