The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $108,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) cost estimators is $108,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $56,760.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,710 | 3.89% | 14.89% |
| 2016 | $78,530 | 0.14% | - |
| 2015 | $78,420 | 2.37% | - |
| 2014 | $76,560 | 4.73% | - |
| 2013 | $72,940 | 4.66% | - |
| 2012 | $69,540 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in five industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cost estimators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
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