The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,610 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $51,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $105,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. 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 $129,890. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $34,610.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $82,500 | 11.75% | 75.89% |
| 2015 | $72,810 | 3.04% | - |
| 2014 | $70,600 | 35.86% | - |
| 2013 | $45,280 | 56.07% | - |
| 2012 | $19,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in two industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cost estimators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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