Average salary, compensation, and wages for Cost estimators in the United StatesSalaries of cost estimators vary widely by experience, education, size of firm, and industry. Median annual earnings of cost estimators in 2002 were $47,550. The middle 50 percent earned between $36,440 and $62,040. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $28,670, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $79,240. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of cost estimators in 2002 were:
College graduates with degrees in fields that provide a strong background in cost estimating, such as engineering or construction management, could start at a higher level. According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor�s degree candidates with degrees in construction science/management received job offers averaging $42,229 a year. More information on Cost estimators from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Cost estimators occupation Number of Cost estimators in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Cost estimators Working conditions for Cost estimators Significant points for Cost estimators Training requirements for Cost estimators Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |