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Cost Estimator Salary in Utah (2026)
$38.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,253/year ($5,104/month) for a single filer
Utah ranks 21st of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 2,800 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Utah, the typical worker earns $79,610 a year — though pay ranges from $51,740 for newcomers to $126,800 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,740 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,800 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,800 Cost Estimator jobs in Utah (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Cost Estimator salary of $79,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,253 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $79,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,684 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,090 |
| Utah state income tax | −$3,582 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,253 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Utah?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Utah is $79,610 per year ($38.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,700 and $103,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Utah?
- On the median salary of $79,610, a single filer in Utah takes home about $61,253 per year ($5,104 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 2,800 Cost Estimator jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.