The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 | $40,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,150 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of heavy and civil engineering 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 $119,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $40,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,570 | 2.58% | 5.30% |
| 2016 | $68,750 | 1.53% | - |
| 2015 | $67,700 | 0.78% | - |
| 2014 | $67,170 | 0.09% | - |
| 2013 | $67,110 | 0.42% | - |
| 2012 | $66,830 | - | - |
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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