The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of elementary and secondary schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,500 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,470 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $98,800 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of elementary and secondary schools. 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 $98,800. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,470. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $46,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Elementary and Secondary Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,470 | 1.05% | 2.41% |
| 2016 | $71,710 | -3.39% | - |
| 2015 | $74,140 | 2.52% | - |
| 2014 | $72,270 | 0.79% | - |
| 2013 | $71,700 | 1.37% | - |
| 2012 | $70,720 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in nine industries within the educational services 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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