The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $47,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,010 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $64,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of nonferrous metal (except aluminum) production and processing. 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 $82,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,010. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $42,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,010 | 0.77% | 1.46% |
| 2016 | $55,580 | -7.36% | - |
| 2015 | $59,670 | -3.55% | - |
| 2014 | $61,790 | 3.43% | - |
| 2013 | $59,670 | 7.51% | - |
| 2012 | $55,190 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in 92 industries within the manufacturing 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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