The salary statistics and trend of cost estimators in the industry of building finishing contractors 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 | $35,910 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,650 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $80,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for cost estimators in the industry of building finishing contractors. 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 $105,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $61,650. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent cost estimators is $35,910.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of cost estimators in the industry of Building Finishing Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,650 | 2.43% | 12.28% |
| 2016 | $60,150 | 2.98% | - |
| 2015 | $58,360 | 2.12% | - |
| 2014 | $57,120 | 1.84% | - |
| 2013 | $56,070 | 3.55% | - |
| 2012 | $54,080 | - | - |
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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