The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of testing laboratories are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,460 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,080 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $120,080. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,460. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $40,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,460 | 18.47% | -3.20% |
| 2016 | $56,630 | -18.89% | - |
| 2015 | $67,330 | -6.18% | - |
| 2014 | $71,490 | -6.45% | - |
| 2013 | $76,100 | 5.81% | - |
| 2012 | $71,680 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in 13 industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cost estimators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.