The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of painting and wall covering 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 | $35,300 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,990 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $79,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,570 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of painting and wall covering 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 $110,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $35,300.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Painting and Wall Covering Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,620 | 3.91% | 17.12% |
| 2016 | $60,170 | 4.20% | - |
| 2015 | $57,640 | 3.02% | - |
| 2014 | $55,900 | 2.50% | - |
| 2013 | $54,500 | 4.77% | - |
| 2012 | $51,900 | - | - |
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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