Cost Estimator Salary in Tennessee
Collects and analyzes data to estimate the time, materials, and costs required for a project.
State Average
$73,419
across 11 metros
vs National Avg
-3.0%
national: $75,728
Metros Covered
11
3 above national avg
Highest Metro
$83,325
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
All metro areas in Tennessee
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11 metros shown
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNTN | $55K | $69K | $83K | $97K | $83K |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $46K | $62K | $78K | $95K | $79K |
| Cleveland, TNTN | $50K | $63K | $76K | $89K | $76K |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VATN | $51K | $63K | $75K | $87K | $75K |
| Knoxville, TNTN | $51K | $62K | $74K | $86K | $75K |
| Jackson, TNTN | $46K | $59K | $72K | $84K | $72K |
| Johnson City, TNTN | $45K | $58K | $71K | $84K | $71K |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $45K | $58K | $70K | $83K | $71K |
| Morristown, TNTN | $46K | $58K | $69K | $81K | $69K |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $41K | $55K | $69K | $83K | $69K |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTN | $38K | $53K | $68K | $82K | $68K |
Data source: Salary data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which surveys employers nationwide to collect wage data by occupation and geography. The four experience levels reflect DOL standardized tiers. Data reflects the most recently published survey cycle.