The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of machine shops 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 | $36,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,590 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,720 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of machine shops. 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 $92,720. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $36,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $59,480 | 2.10% | 3.31% |
| 2016 | $58,230 | 2.46% | - |
| 2015 | $56,800 | -1.41% | - |
| 2014 | $57,600 | 0.69% | - |
| 2013 | $57,200 | -0.54% | - |
| 2012 | $57,510 | - | - |
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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