The salary statistics of cost estimators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $26,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $29,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,570 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,760 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for cost estimators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $124,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,570. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid cost estimators is $26,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $74,570 | 0.36% | 0.36% |
| 2016 | $74,300 | -3.94% | - |
| 2015 | $77,230 | 1.80% | - |
| 2014 | $75,840 | -14.95% | - |
| 2013 | $87,180 | 14.77% | - |
| 2012 | $74,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed cost estimator salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].