Cost Estimator Salary in Vermont: $88,500 Average

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Average base salary, Vermont

$88,500 / year

≈ $7,400 per month · $42.55 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Vermont · median $84,000

25th percentile
$69,000Average
$88,50075th percentile
$100,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Cost Estimator salary by state

Alabama$79,500

Alaska$105,500

Arizona$85,000

Arkansas$71,500

California$98,000

Colorado$98,500

Connecticut$91,500

Delaware$82,000

District of Columbia$95,500

Florida$84,000

Georgia$84,000

Hawaii$90,000

Idaho$91,000

Illinois$92,000

Indiana$79,000

Iowa$81,000

Kansas$83,500

Kentucky$81,500

Louisiana$83,000

Maine$79,500

Maryland$91,000

Massachusetts$108,500

Michigan$85,500

Minnesota$88,500

Mississippi$77,500

Missouri$84,000

Montana$81,000

Nebraska$78,500

Nevada$92,000

New Hampshire$88,500

New Jersey$92,500

New Mexico$74,500

New York$92,500

North Carolina$81,000

North Dakota$80,500

Ohio$85,500

Oklahoma$75,000

Oregon$92,000

Pennsylvania$87,000

Rhode Island$91,500

South Carolina$79,500

South Dakota$82,000

Tennessee$83,000

Texas$86,500

Utah$88,500

Vermont$88,500

Virginia$89,000

Washington$97,500

West Virginia$79,500

Wisconsin$81,500

Wyoming$91,500

About this role

Cost Estimator is a professional role in the Business and Financial Operations job family, focused on Cost Estimator work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Cost Estimators do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Mathematics Speaking Critical Thinking Active Listening Judgment and Decision Making

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Cost Estimator pay by experience level

Entry level$50,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$63,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$81,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$105,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$135,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-4.2%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

16,900

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Cost Estimator salary by industry

Specialty Trade Contractors

75,560 workers

$89,500

Construction of Buildings

35,060 workers

$96,500

Building Equipment Contractors

30,480 workers

$94,500

Repair and Maintenance

21,960 workers

$72,500

Nonresidential Building Construction

21,390 workers

$104,500

Automotive Repair and Maintenance

21,100 workers

$72,000

Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

18,330 workers

$87,000

Building Finishing Contractors

15,620 workers

$84,000

Residential Building Construction

13,670 workers

$83,500

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

12,310 workers

$110,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Cost Estimator pays 6% below the average across 47 roles in the Business and Financial Operations job family (family average $94,500).

Similar-paying roles in Business and Financial Operations

Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$87,500

Buyers and Purchasing Agents$86,500

Loan Officer$91,000

Compliance Officer$91,500

Human Resources Specialist$85,000

Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$92,500

Logistician$93,000

Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83,500

Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$81,500

Fundraiser$80,000

Careers related to Cost Estimator

Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,500

Construction Manager$129,000

Industrial Engineer$113,500

Logistician$93,000

Architectural and Engineering Managers$188,000

Civil Engineer$112,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cost Estimator make?

The average base salary for a Cost Estimator in the United States is $88,500 per year, or about $42.55 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $63,500 and $105,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Business and Financial Operations roles?

The Business and Financial Operations job family averages $94,500 across 47 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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