The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of drywall and insulation 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 | $38,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,650 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $64,070 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,040 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of drywall and insulation 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 $106,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $64,070. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $38,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Drywall and Insulation Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,070 | 3.12% | 9.46% |
| 2016 | $62,070 | 1.95% | - |
| 2015 | $60,860 | -0.18% | - |
| 2014 | $60,970 | 2.28% | - |
| 2013 | $59,580 | 2.64% | - |
| 2012 | $58,010 | - | - |
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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