Salary distribution
Where Arizona cost estimators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $58,240 and $103,810, with a median of $79,310.
Cost Estimators in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 43 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $110,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 9 | $65,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 8 | $85,245 |
| Level III — experienced | 7 | $100,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 13 | $155,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Cost Estimators in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Construction Project Management | 5 | $177,930 |
| Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC | Cost Manager | 2 | $112,500 |
| Clayco, Inc. | Senior Project Cost Engineer | 2 | $81,125 |
| Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC | Senior Estimator | 2 | $156,785 |
| Soben North America, LLC | Senior Electrical Estimator | 2 | $152,500 |
| Cumming Management Group, Inc. | Associate Director, Cost Management | 2 | $131,125 |
| Currie & Brown, Inc. | Assistant Cost Engineer | 2 | $67,500 |
| Sherpa Construction Consulting, LLC | Cost Estimator | 2 | $73,008 |
| Willmeng Construction, Inc. | Senior Estimator | 2 | $85,037 |
| MWH Constructors, Inc. | Estimator | 2 | $85,490 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Cost Manager at Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC$130,000GlendaleDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25354-500027
- LEAD ESTIMATOR at EARTHCORE DEVELOPMENT INC.$130,000MESADecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498930
- Senior Project Cost Engineer at Clayco, Inc.$85,000PhoenixDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-416799
- Senior Estimator at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC$159,769SurpriseDecided Nov 6, 2025I-200-25272-342918
- Senior Cost Manager at Accenture Infrastructure & Capital Projects, LLC$153,800ScottsdaleDecided Nov 6, 2025I-200-25272-342893
- Cost Engineer at RCG Valuation & Monetization, INc.$111,384PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Aug 27, 2025I-200-25232-255839
- Consultant, Cost Management at TURNER & TOWNSEND INC$110,000GilbertWage Level IIDecided Aug 22, 2025I-203-25227-244742
- Senior Estimator at Skanska USA Building Inc.$155,000PhoenixWage Level IVDecided Aug 5, 2025I-200-25210-208318
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Cost Estimators pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Cost Estimators specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 25 certified offers. The most common variant is Estimator at a median of $91,610.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimator | MWH Constructors, Inc. | 15 | $91,610 |
| Cost Engineer | Currie & Brown, Inc. | 4 | $85,000 |
| Senior Cost Manager | Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC | 3 | $150,000 |
| Construction Project Management | Microsoft Corporation | 3 | $177,930 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Cost Estimators in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 26 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $110,037.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | Accenture Infrastructure and Capital Projects LLC | 18 | $110,037 |
| Technology and software | Microsoft Corporation | 5 | $177,930 |
| Manufacturing | Nets Unlimited Inc. | 3 | $73,154 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Mathematical Reasoning
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Mathematics
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
- 02
Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates.
- 03
Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.
- 04
Assess cost effectiveness of products, projects or services, tracking actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
- 05
Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues.
- 06
Establish and maintain tendering process, and conduct negotiations.
- 07
Prepare estimates for use in selecting vendors or subcontractors.
- 08
Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
-4.2%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Declining
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Cost Estimators in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Cost Estimators in Arizona is $79,310.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Cost Estimators?
- The Arizona median is +2.7% versus the BLS national figure of $77,225.
- What is the salary range for Cost Estimators in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $37,590 and the 90th-percentile at $136,540, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Cost Estimators a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment declining by -4.2% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Cost Estimators?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.