What are the main factors that influence a Cost Engineer and Estimator V's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Cost Engineer and Estimator V?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Cost Engineer and Estimator V roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Cost Engineer and Estimator 's salary?

A Cost Engineer and Estimator 's salary grows with experience: a Cost Engineer and Estimator III (4-7 years)earns $98,981, a Cost Engineer and Estimator IV (7+ years)earns $131,260, a Cost Engineer and Estimator V (7-10 years)earns $154,928, a Project Cost Estimator Lead (10+ years)earns $81,631, a Technical Project Estimating Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $115,001,

What are the highest paying states for a Cost Engineer and Estimator V?

Cost Engineer and Estimator V salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Cost Engineer and Estimator V roles are District of Columbia $185,300, California $184,600, Massachusetts $182,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Cost Engineer and Estimator roles make?

Salaries for Cost Engineer and Estimator level roles vary by specialization: Project Cost Estimator V: $167,280; Cost Estimation Analyst V: $167,273; Cost Engineer V: $155,328; Cost Engineer and Estimator IV: $141,800; Cost Engineer and Estimator III: $106,900.

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary in New Mexico

How much does a Cost Engineer and Estimator V make in New Mexico?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Cost Engineer and Estimator V in New Mexico is $155,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

However, a Cost Engineer and Estimator V's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $198,558
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,900 to $177,800
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $143,346

10% $143,346

50% (Median) $155,000

90% $198,558

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,800	$14,817	$3,419	$85
Average	$155,000	$12,917	$2,981	$75
25th Percentile	$148,900	$12,408	$2,863	$72

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Key Factors That Influence Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salaries

A Cost Engineer and Estimator V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Cost Engineer and Estimator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Cost Engineer and Estimator V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Cost Engineer and Estimator III (4-7 years): $98,981
Cost Engineer and Estimator IV (7+ years): $131,260
Cost Engineer and Estimator V (7-10 years): $154,928
Project Cost Estimator Lead (10+ years): $81,631
Technical Project Estimating Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $115,001

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Cost Engineer and Estimator III	4-7 years	$98,981
Cost Engineer and Estimator IV	7+ years	$131,260
Cost Engineer and Estimator V	7-10 years	$154,928
Project Cost Estimator Lead	10+ years	$81,631
Technical Project Estimating Senior Supervisor	10+ years	$115,001

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How Do Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Cost Engineer and Estimator Vs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $185,300.
California: $184,600.
Massachusetts: $182,100.

District of Columbia $185,300 California $184,600 Massachusetts $182,100 Washington $181,400 New Jersey $181,400 Alaska $181,100 Connecticut $178,800 New York $177,900

Hawaii $174,900 Rhode Island $173,500 Maryland $172,500 Minnesota $171,200 Colorado $170,700 Illinois $170,600 Oregon $169,900 Delaware $169,400

New Hampshire $169,200 Virginia $168,500 Pennsylvania $166,600 Nevada $165,600 North Dakota $165,300 Michigan $164,800 Wisconsin $164,600 Vermont $164,200

Texas $163,200 Maine $163,100 Arizona $163,000 Ohio $162,900 Georgia $161,400 Indiana $160,600 Wyoming $160,500 Utah $160,200

Iowa $160,100 Kansas $159,300 Louisiana $159,100 North Carolina $159,000 Missouri $159,000 Florida $158,300 Montana $158,000 Nebraska $157,600

Kentucky $157,500 South Carolina $156,800 Tennessee $156,400 Idaho $156,200 New Mexico $155,000 Oklahoma $154,700 Alabama $153,700 South Dakota $152,100

Arkansas $151,200 West Virginia $150,700 Mississippi $149,200

Top Paying Cities for Cost Engineer and Estimator Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $156,600
Belen: $155,800
Bernalillo: $156,900

Algodones, NM $156,600 Belen, NM $155,800 Bernalillo, NM $156,900 Bluewater, NM $153,600 Bosque, NM $154,600 Casa Blanca, NM $155,000 Cedar Crest, NM $157,000 Cedarvale, NM $150,900

Cerrillos, NM $156,700 Claunch, NM $150,300 Coyote, NM $154,400 Cuba, NM $154,200 Cubero, NM $155,300 Edgewood, NM $156,300 Estancia, NM $154,500 Gallina, NM $153,600

Counselor, NM $153,700 Grants, NM $153,400 Milan, NM $154,000 Isleta, NM $157,200 Jarales, NM $155,600 Jemez Pueblo, NM $155,900 Jemez Springs, NM $155,400 Laguna, NM $156,100

La Jara, NM $154,000 La Joya, NM $153,700 Lindrith, NM $153,500 Los Lunas, NM $156,600 Mcintosh, NM $155,300 Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $154,300 Moriarty, NM $154,800 Mountainair, NM $153,100

Nageezi, NM $153,500 New Laguna, NM $155,200 Paguate, NM $155,300 Pena Blanca, NM $157,100 Peralta, NM $156,800 Placitas, NM $156,900 Ponderosa, NM $155,700 Prewitt, NM $153,600

Regina, NM $153,700 Sandia Park, NM $156,600 Corrales, NM $157,200 San Fidel, NM $154,400 San Rafael, NM $153,700 Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $156,600 San Ysidro, NM $156,400 Stanley, NM $154,800

Tijeras, NM $156,700 Tome, NM $156,400 Torreon, NM $155,900 Veguita, NM $154,600 Willard, NM $152,900 Youngsville, NM $154,500 Bosque Farms, NM $157,100 Clines Corners, NM $153,800

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $156,800 Cochiti Lake, NM $157,000 Albuquerque, NM $157,300 Kirtland Afb, NM $157,300 Rio Rancho, NM $157,100 Gallup, NM $153,800 Brimhall, NM $153,400 Church Rock, NM $153,400

Continental Divide, NM $153,300 Crownpoint, NM $153,400 Fence Lake, NM $152,800 Fort Wingate, NM $153,400 Gamerco, NM $153,600 Mentmore, NM $153,400 Mexican Springs, NM $153,400 Ramah, NM $153,100

Rehoboth, NM $153,500 Thoreau, NM $153,500 Tohatchi, NM $153,300 Vanderwagen, NM $153,400 Zuni, NM $153,300 Navajo, NM $153,500 Jamestown, NM $153,200 Pinehill, NM $153,000

Sheep Springs, NM $153,500 Smith Lake, NM $154,100 Yatahey, NM $153,500 Farmington, NM $154,200 Aztec, NM $154,500 Blanco, NM $153,800 Bloomfield, NM $153,600 Flora Vista, NM $154,300

Fruitland, NM $153,400 Kirtland, NM $154,400 La Plata, NM $154,400 Navajo Dam, NM $154,300 Shiprock, NM $154,100 Waterflow, NM $154,000 Newcomb, NM $153,400 Sanostee, NM $153,500

Santa Fe, NM $158,100 Abiquiu, NM $153,800 Alcalde, NM $156,500 Amalia, NM $153,600 Arroyo Hondo, NM $153,300 Arroyo Seco, NM $153,500 Canjilon, NM $153,300 Canones, NM $154,700

Carson, NM $153,900 Cebolla, NM $153,400 Cerro, NM $153,500 Chama, NM $154,100 Chamisal, NM $156,100 Chimayo, NM $157,200 Cordova, NM $156,900 Costilla, NM $154,200

Taos Ski Valley, NM $153,000 Dixon, NM $155,900 Dulce, NM $154,100 El Prado, NM $153,700 El Rito, NM $154,400 Embudo, NM $155,100 Espanola, NM $157,000 Glorieta, NM $157,500

Hernandez, NM $155,500 Ilfeld, NM $156,100 La Madera, NM $154,100 Lamy, NM $156,900 Llano, NM $155,700 Los Alamos, NM $157,300 White Rock, NM $157,600 Medanales, NM $155,700

Ojo Caliente, NM $154,800 Los Ojos, NM $153,700 Pecos, NM $157,000 Penasco, NM $155,200 Petaca, NM $153,200 Questa, NM $153,600 Ranchos De Taos, NM $154,400 Red River, NM $153,200

Ribera, NM $154,200 Rowe, NM $156,200 San Cristobal, NM $153,200 San Jose, NM $155,800 Ohkay Owingeh, NM $156,600 Santa Cruz, NM $157,100 Serafina, NM $153,800 Taos, NM $153,600

Tererro, NM $157,500 Tesuque, NM $158,100 Tierra Amarilla, NM $153,600 Trampas, NM $155,000 Tres Piedras, NM $153,100 Truchas, NM $156,500 Vadito, NM $155,000 Valdez, NM $153,300

Vallecitos, NM $153,200 Velarde, NM $155,700 Villanueva, NM $153,900 Spaceport City, NM $150,700 Las Vegas, NM $152,600 Angel Fire, NM $153,000 Anton Chico, NM $152,300 Buena Vista, NM $153,700

Chacon, NM $153,800 Cimarron, NM $152,800 Cleveland, NM $154,900 Eagle Nest, NM $152,900 Guadalupita, NM $153,600 Holman, NM $154,500 La Loma, NM $152,000 Maxwell, NM $152,800

Miami, NM $152,500 Mills, NM $152,000 Montezuma, NM $155,700 Mora, NM $155,100 Mosquero, NM $151,800 Ocate, NM $152,700 Ojo Feliz, NM $153,100 Rainsville, NM $153,700

Raton, NM $153,200 Rociada, NM $155,800 Roy, NM $152,000 Sapello, NM $154,400 Solano, NM $151,800 Springer, NM $152,400 Ute Park, NM $152,800 Valmora, NM $152,400

Wagon Mound, NM $152,300 Watrous, NM $152,500 Socorro, NM $152,100 Aragon, NM $152,600 Datil, NM $152,000 Lemitar, NM $152,800 Luna, NM $152,900 Magdalena, NM $152,000

Pie Town, NM $152,500 Polvadera, NM $153,200 Quemado, NM $152,800 Reserve, NM $152,500 San Acacia, NM $153,500 San Antonio, NM $151,300 Truth Or Consequences, NM $151,300 Arrey, NM $151,200

Caballo, NM $151,300 Derry, NM $150,600 Elephant Butte, NM $151,700 Garfield, NM $150,100 Hatch, NM $147,700 Monticello, NM $151,300 Rincon, NM $146,900 Salem, NM $149,700

Williamsburg, NM $151,500 Winston, NM $151,400 Las Cruces, NM $145,000 White Sands Missile Range, NM $145,400 Santa Teresa, NM $146,500 Playas, NM $152,000 Animas, NM $152,300 Anthony, NM $146,500

Arenas Valley, NM $152,100 Bayard, NM $151,900 Berino, NM $145,800 Buckhorn, NM $152,100 Santa Clara, NM $152,200 Chamberino, NM $145,900 Cliff, NM $151,900 Columbus, NM $151,500

Deming, NM $151,500 Dona Ana, NM $145,000 Fairacres, NM $145,400 Faywood, NM $151,500 Fort Bayard, NM $152,000 Gila, NM $151,700 Glenwood, NM $151,800 Hachita, NM $151,500

Hanover, NM $151,500 Hillsboro, NM $151,200 Hurley, NM $151,800 La Mesa, NM $147,700 Lordsburg, NM $151,900 Mesilla, NM $145,000 Mesilla Park, NM $145,000 Mesquite, NM $145,100

Mimbres, NM $151,700 Mule Creek, NM $152,100 Organ, NM $145,100 Pinos Altos, NM $151,900 Radium Springs, NM $145,000 Redrock, NM $151,500 Rodeo, NM $152,500 San Miguel, NM $145,000

Silver City, NM $151,900 Sunland Park, NM $145,700 Tyrone, NM $152,400 Vado, NM $145,200 Chaparral, NM $147,000 Clovis, NM $151,600 Cannon Afb, NM $151,300 Broadview, NM $151,200

Causey, NM $150,900 Crossroads, NM $150,600 Dora, NM $151,300 Elida, NM $150,600 Floyd, NM $151,000 Fort Sumner, NM $150,900 Grady, NM $151,300 House, NM $151,200

Kenna, NM $150,600 Lingo, NM $150,900 Melrose, NM $151,200 Milnesand, NM $150,600 Pep, NM $150,800 Portales, NM $151,300 Rogers, NM $150,800 Saint Vrain, NM $151,300

Taiban, NM $150,800 Texico, NM $151,400 Yeso, NM $150,300 Roswell, NM $150,500 Artesia, NM $150,800 Caprock, NM $150,500 Carlsbad, NM $150,900 Dexter, NM $150,600

Eunice, NM $151,000 Hagerman, NM $150,600 Hobbs, NM $151,200 Hope, NM $150,100 Jal, NM $150,800 Lake Arthur, NM $150,400 Lakewood, NM $150,600 Loco Hills, NM $150,900

Loving, NM $150,800 Lovington, NM $151,100 Mcdonald, NM $150,700 Malaga, NM $150,700 Maljamar, NM $150,500 Monument, NM $150,900 Tatum, NM $150,800 Whites City, NM $151,000

Carrizozo, NM $149,800 Alamogordo, NM $149,300 Alto, NM $149,800 Bent, NM $149,300 Capitan, NM $149,400 Cloudcroft, NM $149,300 Corona, NM $150,400 Encino, NM $151,600

Fort Stanton, NM $149,500 Glencoe, NM $149,400 High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $149,300 Holloman Air Force Base, NM $149,300 Hondo, NM $149,500 La Luz, NM $149,300 Lincoln, NM $149,100 Mayhill, NM $149,600

Mescalero, NM $149,300 Nogal, NM $150,000 Orogrande, NM $149,300 Picacho, NM $149,500 Pinon, NM $150,000 Ruidoso, NM $150,100 Ruidoso Downs, NM $149,900 Sacramento, NM $149,400

San Patricio, NM $149,600 Sunspot, NM $149,300 Timberon, NM $149,600 Tinnie, NM $149,400 Tularosa, NM $149,400 Vaughn, NM $151,000 Weed, NM $149,600 Tucumcari, NM $151,700

Amistad, NM $151,600 Bard, NM $151,300 Capulin, NM $153,000 Clayton, NM $151,800 Conchas Dam, NM $152,000 Cuervo, NM $151,300 Des Moines, NM $152,400 Folsom, NM $152,700

Garita, NM $151,700 Gladstone, NM $152,000 Grenville, NM $152,000 Logan, NM $151,700 Mcalister, NM $151,300 Nara Visa, NM $151,400 Newkirk, NM $151,600 Quay, NM $151,600

San Jon, NM $151,500 Santa Rosa, NM $151,600 Sedan, NM $151,700 Trementina, NM $151,700

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Cost Engineer and Estimator V salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $173,219. While startup companies pay approximate $146,526.

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$146,526
Growth Stage	51~500	$154,965
Established	501~5000	$167,265
Enterprise	5000+	$173,219

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Cost Engineer and Estimator V roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Cost Engineer and Estimator positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Cost Engineer and Estimator V as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Cost Engineer and Estimator V

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$186,000	$89.0	20%
Biotechnology	$186,000	$89.0	20%
Financial Services	$186,000	$89.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$186,000	$89.0	20%
Software & Networking	$186,000	$89.0	20%

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Cost Engineer and Estimator V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$148,900

Average $155,000/year

$177,800

$12,408

Average $12,917/month

$14,817

$2,863

Average $2,981/week

$3,419

$72

Average $75/hour

$85

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$177,800	$14,817	$3,419	$85
Average	$155,000	$12,917	$2,981	$75
25th Percentile	$148,900	$12,408	$2,863	$72

Cost Engineer and Estimator V Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Cost Engineer and Estimator V, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Project Cost Estimator Lead role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $81,640 - a projected growth of -47% over your current level.

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