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Cost Estimator Salary in Vermont (2026)
$39.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,827/year ($5,236/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 11th of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 320 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $81,390 a year — though pay ranges from $56,600 for newcomers to $113,230 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,600 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $97,330 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $113,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Cost Estimator jobs in Vermont (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Cost Estimator salary of $81,390 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,827 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $81,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,076 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,226 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$3,261 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,827 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,236 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Vermont?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Vermont is $81,390 per year ($39.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,890 and $97,330.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $81,390, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $62,827 per year ($5,236 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 320 Cost Estimator jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.