The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 | $39,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $65,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $84,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning 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 $106,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $65,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $39,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $65,630 | 1.75% | 5.21% |
| 2016 | $64,480 | 1.36% | - |
| 2015 | $63,600 | 0.91% | - |
| 2014 | $63,020 | 0.19% | - |
| 2013 | $62,900 | 1.10% | - |
| 2012 | $62,210 | - | - |
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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