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Cost Estimator Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$36.67 per hour · take-home ≈ $59,787/year ($4,982/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 33rd of 51 states for Cost Estimator pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 5,150 Cost Estimator jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $76,270 a year — though pay ranges from $50,890 for newcomers to $111,530 at the top.
Cost Estimator pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $50,890 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $76,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,960 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $111,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,150 Cost Estimator jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 13-1051, “Cost Estimators”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Cost Estimator salary of $76,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $59,787 — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
| Gross (median) | $76,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,949 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,835 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$2,699 |
| Take-home (annual) | $59,787 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,982 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cost Estimator make in Wisconsin?
- The median Cost Estimator salary in Wisconsin is $76,270 per year ($36.67 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,540 and $93,960.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cost Estimator in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $76,270, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $59,787 per year ($4,982 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.6%.
- How many Cost Estimator jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,150 Cost Estimator jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.