Chief estimator: Average Salary in New Orleans, LA, 2026

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How much does a Chief estimator make in New Orleans, LA?

$158,750/ Annual
Based on 4844 salaries

The average Chief estimator in New Orleans, LA is $158,750 per year or $80.34 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $112,019 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $220,750 per year.

Median$158,750

Low$112,019

High$220,750

Chief estimator: Average Salary in United States of America

New York$132,150

California$127,343

Virginia$121,209

Massachusetts$113,477

Maryland$110,695

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