Cost Estimators pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $115,540 or more. The middle half of cost estimators in Hagerstown earn between $56,640 and $95,540.
- $44K10th
- $57K25th
- $71KMedian
- $96K75th
- $116K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,680 | $6,307 | $36.38 |
| Median | $70,690 | $5,891 | $33.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,640 | $4,720 | $27.23 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,540 | $7,962 | $45.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cost Estimators pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Cost estimators in Hagerstown earn 14% less than the Maryland average ($87,770) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($85,390). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $78,740.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $75,680 | $70,690 | $44,440 | $115,540 | 120 |
| Maryland | $87,770 | $81,190 | $50,660 | $130,970 | 4,580 |
| United States | $85,390 | $78,740 | $48,530 | $130,820 | 224,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cost Estimators salary after taxes in Hagerstown
On the average salary of $75,680, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $58,688 a year, or $4,891 a month and $2,257 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $59,494 | $4,958 |
| Working in MD | $58,688 | $4,891 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for cost estimators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $75,680 buys what about $80,364 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Cost Estimators salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 4th of 4 Maryland metro areas for this job; Lexington Park pays the most ($89,810).
- Lexington Park$89,810
- Baltimore$85,140
- Salisbury$77,450
- Hagerstown$75,680
Highest-paying cities for cost estimators
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($109,520).
- San Francisco, CA$109,520
- San Jose, CA$108,990
- Boston, MA$108,390
- Amherst, MA$102,520
- Santa Rosa, CA$101,290
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Cost Estimators salary in Hagerstown: questions
How much do cost estimators make an hour in Hagerstown?
$36.38 an hour on average, and $33.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cost estimators salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,640, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cost estimators take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $58,688 a year ($4,891 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,680. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do cost estimators earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($85,390).
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; area Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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