Cost Estimators Salary in New Jersey

Cost estimators in New Jersey earn the most in Vineland (average $90,940 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($77,000), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cost estimators average at $89,600 and the median at $80,570 for 5,240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $85,390.

Cost Estimators average salary by city in New Jersey

Vineland$90,940
Trenton$90,910
Atlantic City$77,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Vineland	$90,940	$82,540	$60,530	$69,203	96
Trenton	$90,910	$82,730	$62,230	$69,184	103
Atlantic City	$77,000	$68,820	$45,870	$60,285	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions 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

More about pay in New Jersey

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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