Salary for Estimator, Construction Jobs

Updated: 8 Feb 2012
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Salary$35,368 - $78,483  
   
Bonus$100.40 - $10,310  
Profit Sharing$202.03 - $13,178  
Commission$0.00 - $13,500  
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$33,941 - $82,815  
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Construction$36,114 - $81,235
General Contractor$35,176 - $76,093
Commercial Construction$36,599 - $79,524
Heavy Civil Construction$39,645 - $91,489
Heating & Cooling Systems / HVAC$35,171 - $77,988

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Female
8%
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Male
92%
male alumni
Salary:$37,002 - $61,042 $42,997 - $70,791
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
3%
1-4 years
35%
5-9 years
29%
10-19 years
20%
20 years or more
13%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 77% dental benefits Dental: 48%
vision benefits Vision: 32% employee benefits None: 21%

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Estimator, Construction

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$33,941 - $82,815
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Construction Estimator
$32,473 - $87,627
Cost Estimator
$30,700 - $83,471
Construction Superintendent
$41,370 - $105,697
 
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Estimator, Construction

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$33,941 - $82,815
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Project Manager, Construction
$42,075 - $118,131
Senior Estimator
$49,433 - $127,921
 

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Construction Estimator Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction estimators can expect significant employment growth over the next several years. The employment outlook is especially positive for estimators who have both hands-on experience as well as a degree related to construction. When it comes to salary, estimator positions offer a median range from about $40,000 to around $75,000, according to PayScale's Estimator Salary by Years of Experience chart. Since working as an estimator requires extensive knowledge of the construction industry, it's not surprising that the salary estimators earn increases dramatically after several years of experience. Of course, for estimators at all experience levels, salary range will vary according to location, qualifications and employment setting. For example, check out the Salary Estimator by Industry chart to see how the salary for estimators differs in residential verses commercial construction. And view the Salary Estimator by City chart to see how the salary estimators earn can vary from one place to the next. Measuring an Estimator Salary by State shows that California offers a higher salary range than many other states. However, many cities in California are also known for having high cost of living. To get a broader perspective on how location can affect the salary estimators earn, use the PayScale Cost of Living Calculator to find both Cost of Living and Estimator Salary data for various U.S. cities.

For more information on this field, find out how a construction estimator salary compares to an Assistant Estimator Salary. And view the Cost Estimator Job Description page to find salary data for related positions.

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Physically Impossible Expectations
Estimator, Construction - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States
I hired on as an exempt employee with a moderate annual income, as the chief estimator for a privately owned concrete company in Dallas Texas. Weekly meetings were held to review and schedule projects, and assign those projects for bid to either myself or one other estimator. A couple of months go by and I'm informed of the junior estimator's employment being terminated, but that I would continue the work load with the support from other office personnel. Several months later with the work load ...
Posted in I Was Fired on 2 Sep 2010
Getting A Raise
Estimator, Construction - (City withheld for privacy), Indiana, United States
Make sure that you haven't been late to work or been slacking off before asking for a raise. Be ready to give a response to anything your boss may say when you ask.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 11 Jun 2008
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