Salary for Estimator, Construction Jobs

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Highest Salaries By City 1. Sacramento, California 2. San Antonio, Texas 3. Chicago, Illinois 4. Washington, District of Columbia 5. San Diego, California 6. New York, New York 7. Los Angeles, California 8. Denver, Colorado 9. Houston, Texas 10. Boston, Massachusetts 11. St. Louis, Missouri 12. Dallas, Texas 13. Richmond, Virginia 14. Charlotte, North Carolina 15. Columbus, Ohio 16. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 17. Orlando, Florida Top Cities by Popularity 1. Houston, Texas 2. New York, New York 3. Chicago, Illinois 4. Denver, Colorado 5. Richmond, Virginia 6. Dallas, Texas 7. Charlotte, North Carolina

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.