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Cost Estimator Salary in Washington (2026)
$41.38 per hour · take-home ≈ $69,380/year ($5,782/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Cost Estimators (5th of 51), with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 7,470 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $86,070 a year — though pay ranges from $59,650 for newcomers to $141,540 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,650 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,720 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $86,070 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,540 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,470 Cost Estimator jobs in Washington (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Cost Estimator salary of $86,070 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $69,380 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $86,070 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,105 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,584 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $69,380 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,782 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Washington?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Washington is $86,070 per year ($41.38 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,720 and $108,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Washington?
- On the median salary of $86,070, a single filer in Washington takes home about $69,380 per year ($5,782 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 7,470 Cost Estimator jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.