▼28%
$65,684
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$44k
MEDIAN
$66k
90%
$92k
The average salary for a Mechanical Estimator is $65,684
Base Salary
$44k - $92k
Bonus
$407 - $12k
Profit Sharing
$1k - $15k
Commission
$0 - $15k
Total Pay
$42k - $93k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Mechanical Estimators?
What Do Mechanical Estimators Do?
Mechanical Estimator Tasks
- Function as a project estimator / discipline estimator in development of cost proposals.
- Review and comprehend technical and administrative documents such as Requests for Proposals(RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
- Determine list of material takeoffs to define quantities of work materials.
- Determine work crews and production rates for performance of required tasks.
- Break down scope of work into definable tasks (WBS development).
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Based on 72 responses, the job of Mechanical Estimator has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.97 out of 5. On average, Mechanical Estimators are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
92.7%
Female
7.3%
This data is based on 191 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
Common Health Benefits
Medical
73%
Dental
55%
Vision
44%
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