Cost Estimators Salary in Massachusetts

Cost estimators in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $108,390 a year) and the least in Barnstable ($89,030), across the 6 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cost estimators average at $104,770 and the median at $100,840 for 4,520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $85,390.

Cost Estimators average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$108,390
Amherst$102,520
Worcester$94,700
Pittsfield$94,580
Springfield$92,420
Barnstable$89,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$108,390	$102,640	$77,980	$79,983	108
Amherst	$102,520	$100,410	$68,860	$76,147	100
Worcester	$94,700	$92,570	$64,670	$71,036	103
Pittsfield	$94,580	$88,080	$65,930	$70,958	95
Springfield	$92,420	$86,730	$66,800	$69,546	96
Barnstable	$89,030	$78,660	$59,280	$67,331	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cost Estimators salary in other states

Cost Estimators salary by city and state

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Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 13-1051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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