Salary distribution
Where Texas cost estimators fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $55,800 and $97,590, with a median of $74,930.
Cost Estimators in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 110 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $98,131. 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 | 19 | $60,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 25 | $80,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 23 | $107,141 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 33 | $124,740 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Cost Estimators in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | Associate Project Controls Specialist II | 11 | $100,000 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | SP Estimator | 4 | $101,166 |
| SLS Consultants, LLC | Cost Manager | 4 | $112,500 |
| Turner & Townsend, Inc. | Sr. Cost Consultant (MEP Estimation) | 3 | $130,000 |
| Byrne Metals Corp. | Estimator | 2 | $84,500 |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | Cost Estimator / Quantity Surveyor III | 2 | $93,547 |
| Advantage Technical Resourcing, Inc. | Cost Estimator | 2 | $164,320 |
| X & N VENTURES INC | Cost Engineer | 2 | $51,688 |
| Mario Sinacola & Sons, Inc. | Estimator | 2 | $140,000 |
| INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, LLC | STAFF ENGINEER | 2 | $60,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Estimator at Byrne Metals Corp.$84,500HumbleDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-488195
- Associate Project Controls Specialist II at Fluor Enterprises, Inc.$84,298HOUSTONDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482686
- Cost Estimator at CORE CMCI$68,000DallasDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-467188
- Cost/Project Estimator at Southland Stucco & Masonry, LP$66,830AddisonDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-450317
- Manufacturing Cost Estimator at Yinlun TDI LLC$59,800HoustonDecided Dec 9, 2025I-200-25336-449994
- Cost Manager at AtkinsRealis USA Inc.$120,368DallasDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-400031
- Estimator at Reinforced Structures, Inc$135,000Round RockDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25310-381321
- Cost Engineer at Sunland Group, Inc.$110,000AustinDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-376250
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 Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 70 certified offers. The most common variant is Estimator at a median of $106,636.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimator | Byrne Metals Corp. | 28 | $106,636 |
| Associate Project Controls Specialist | Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | 11 | $95,000 |
| Cost Estimator | U.S. Cost Inc. | 10 | $83,900 |
| Cost Manager | SLS Consultants, LLC | 9 | $120,368 |
| Construction Cost Estimator | GRANITI VICENTIA LLC | 5 | $60,000 |
| Cost Engineer | X & N VENTURES INC | 4 | $80,844 |
| Sr. Consultant, Estimating | Turner & Townsend, Inc. | 3 | $123,535 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Cost Estimators in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 45 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Professional services leads with a median of $125,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional services | SLS Consultants, LLC | 31 | $125,000 |
| Manufacturing | Rigid Global Buildings, LLC | 9 | $64,085 |
| Retail and wholesale | Hithium Tech USA Inc | 2 | $64,251 |
| Energy and utilities | BW Energy USA Management Inc. | 1 | $96,491 |
| Transportation and logistics | Shipco Transport Inc. | 1 | $49,000 |
| Real estate | TEXAS SPARKS CONSTRUCTIONS LLC | 1 | $50,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas 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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Metro-level salary data for cost estimators in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Austin$79,830
- Dallas$77,170
- Houston$74,990
- San Antonio$72,460
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Cost Estimators in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Cost Estimators in Texas is $74,930.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Cost Estimators?
- The Texas median is -3.0% versus the BLS national figure of $77,225.
- What is the salary range for Cost Estimators in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $42,740 and the 90th-percentile at $126,370, 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.