Cost Estimators wage levels by area

A Cost Estimators job reaches Level III at $92,456 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 13-1051 · 1 area · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$55,724$74,090$92,456$110,823

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What this occupation covers

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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