The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of architectural and structural metals manufacturing 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 | $36,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $58,410 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $91,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of architectural and structural metals manufacturing. 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 $91,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $58,410. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $36,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58,410 | 3.13% | 4.40% |
| 2015 | $56,580 | -0.12% | - |
| 2014 | $56,650 | 1.22% | - |
| 2013 | $55,960 | 0.21% | - |
| 2012 | $55,840 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in 28 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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