The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $36,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,250 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,130 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $104,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $104,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $36,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,650 | 1.87% | 7.68% |
| 2016 | $62,460 | 2.56% | - |
| 2015 | $60,860 | 1.35% | - |
| 2014 | $60,040 | 1.05% | - |
| 2013 | $59,410 | 1.09% | - |
| 2012 | $58,760 | - | - |
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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