The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of residential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $36,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,810 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $60,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,560 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $101,700 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of residential building construction. 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 $101,700. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $60,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $36,340.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Residential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $60,130 | 3.21% | 7.07% |
| 2016 | $58,200 | 3.01% | - |
| 2015 | $56,450 | -1.24% | - |
| 2014 | $57,150 | 1.75% | - |
| 2013 | $56,150 | 0.48% | - |
| 2012 | $55,880 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cost estimators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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