The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of nonresidential building construction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare cost estimator salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,770 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $94,470 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of nonresidential building construction. 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 $121,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $42,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Nonresidential Building Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $71,910 | 3.46% | 8.89% |
| 2016 | $69,420 | 3.41% | - |
| 2015 | $67,050 | 0.58% | - |
| 2014 | $66,660 | -0.72% | - |
| 2013 | $67,140 | 2.41% | - |
| 2012 | $65,520 | - | - |
The average salaries of cost estimators in 22 industries within the construction sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of cost estimators in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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