Cost Estimators in Maine
Considering a career as a Cost Estimator in Maine?
While jobs for Cost Estimators in Maine are decreasing, those who do work in these jobs get paid higher than average.
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Employment for Cost Estimators in Maine is expected to decrease.
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Cost Estimators in Maine earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Cost Estimators Work in Maine?
In 2018, there were 680 Cost Estimators working in the state.
There were 800 Cost Estimators employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 120 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 2,160 Cost Estimators working in it, which means Maine has fewer Cost Estimators than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Cost Estimators in this state are declining at a rate of 1.2% which is a faster decline than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.5%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 80 annual job openings, and a total of 830 jobs for Maine Cost Estimators in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 24,400 annual jobs and 240,800 total jobs in 2026.
What do Cost Estimators Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for Cost Estimators ranged from $35,760 to $93,110 with $59,970 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.19 to $44.76. The median hourly rate was $28.83.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $29.14 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.31.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine Metros for Cost Estimators
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Cost Estimators.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 230 | $60,940 |
| Lewiston-Auburn, ME | 100 | $58,250 |
| Bangor, ME | 90 | $59,510 |
| Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 80 | $61,860 |
| Portsmouth, NH-ME | 70 | $68,600 |
Top States for Cost Estimators Employment
The table below shows the states where most Cost Estimators work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 28,660 | $70,660 |
| Texas | 17,240 | $69,330 |
| Florida | 13,220 | $57,230 |
| Ohio | 10,200 | $60,640 |
| New York | 10,150 | $67,400 |
| Virginia | 9,220 | $67,680 |
| Pennsylvania | 8,610 | $64,390 |
| Michigan | 6,590 | $59,250 |
| North Carolina | 6,580 | $59,750 |
| Massachusetts | 6,030 | $72,520 |
| Illinois | 5,600 | $63,490 |
| Colorado | 5,520 | $66,270 |
| Washington | 5,470 | $72,420 |
| New Jersey | 5,270 | $69,960 |
| Georgia | 4,880 | $62,460 |
| Arizona | 4,630 | $62,850 |
| Missouri | 4,630 | $63,570 |
| Minnesota | 4,460 | $62,710 |
| Maryland | 4,390 | $66,020 |
| Indiana | 4,360 | $61,990 |
Below are the states where Cost Estimators get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94,440 |
| Hawaii | $79,890 |
| Alaska | $78,580 |
| Wyoming | $73,750 |
| Massachusetts | $72,520 |
| Washington | $72,420 |
| California | $70,660 |
| New Jersey | $69,960 |
| Texas | $69,330 |
| Connecticut | $69,070 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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