The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of other 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 | $41,500 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $125,370 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of other 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 $125,370. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $41,500.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,410 | 6.08% | 8.31% |
| 2016 | $68,010 | 1.40% | - |
| 2015 | $67,060 | -2.07% | - |
| 2014 | $68,450 | 2.06% | - |
| 2013 | $67,040 | 0.97% | - |
| 2012 | $66,390 | - | - |
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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