Cost Estimators Salary in New Mexico

Cost estimators in New Mexico earn the most in Albuquerque (average $74,870 a year) and the least in Las Cruces ($59,050), across the 4 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the cost estimators average at $71,890 and the median at $67,590 for 900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $85,390.

Cost Estimators average salary by city in New Mexico

Albuquerque$74,870
Farmington$68,420
Santa Fe$64,200
Las Cruces$59,050

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albuquerque	$74,870	$73,090	$50,890	$59,148	96
Farmington	$68,420	$62,530	$50,760	$54,913	88
Santa Fe	$64,200	$61,570	$55,960	$51,913	99
Las Cruces	$59,050	$56,010	$41,890	$48,017	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Cost Estimators salary in other states

Cost Estimators salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

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.
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.

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