ConstructionUpdated Q1 2026

Construction Estimator Salary
in Tucson, AZ

Calculate costs of construction materials, labor, and overhead to prepare project bids. Median salary in Tucson: $76K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$76K
per year
Take-home: $52K

Salary range in Tucson

Entry level (25th)$56,000
Median (50th)$76,000
Senior (75th)$99,000
Top earner (90th)$128,000
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What the numbers say for Tucson

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

10% discount vs national median

Construction Estimators in Tucson earn approximately 10% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $8,000 discount on annual base salary. Tucson's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 90 (US avg = 100).

Key facts for Tucson

Median salary
$76K
annual
Take-home pay
$52K
after fed/state tax
COL index
90
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+4.2%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Tucson Construction Estimator to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $76K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Tucson

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Construction Estimator salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$64K$70K$75K$81K$86K201920212023202520272029
2026
$78K
projected
2027
$80K
projected
2028
$82K
projected
2029
$84K
projected
2030
$86K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$76,000+$0
2028 projected$76,000+$0
2029 projected$76,000+$0
2030 projected$76,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Construction Estimator Salary in Tucson, Arizona: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Construction Estimator salary in Tucson, AZ is $76,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Tucson–AZ metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Construction Estimator in Tucson

Entry-level Construction Estimators in Tucson with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $56,000 and $76,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $76,000 to $99,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $99,000 to $128,000 or more.

Cost of living in Tucson for Construction Estimators

Tucson has a cost of living index of 90 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 10% further in Tucson than the national average. Arizona has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Construction Estimator

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Engineering; CCE certification. 25% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Construction Estimator salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Tucson (current)$76K90
Phoenix$88K100
Mesa$84K98
Chandler$88K105
Scottsdale$92K118
Glendale$80K95