The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of specialized design services 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 | $38,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,010 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $62,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $86,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,590 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of specialized design services. 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 $110,590. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $62,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $38,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $62,820 | -0.32% | 14.71% |
| 2016 | $63,020 | 8.51% | - |
| 2015 | $57,660 | 14.95% | - |
| 2014 | $49,040 | -1.08% | - |
| 2013 | $49,570 | -8.09% | - |
| 2012 | $53,580 | - | - |
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.