The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $34,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $41,070 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,020 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $75,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $99,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,020. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $34,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,020 | -2.61% | 8.07% |
| 2016 | $57,480 | 1.88% | - |
| 2015 | $56,400 | 1.49% | - |
| 2014 | $55,560 | 3.96% | - |
| 2013 | $53,360 | 3.49% | - |
| 2012 | $51,500 | - | - |
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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