Cost Estimators
Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 2,000 | $65,370 | $31.43 | |
| Alaska | 200 | $84,910 | $40.82 | |
| Arizona | 4,460 | $70,820 | $34.05 | |
| Arkansas | 990 | $62,010 | $29.81 | |
| California | 26,900 | $81,510 | $39.19 | |
| Colorado | 5,440 | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| Connecticut | 2,000 | $82,300 | $39.57 | |
| Delaware | 1,220 | $69,980 | $33.64 | |
| District of Columbia | 360 | $95,670 | $45.99 | |
| Florida | 13,030 | $64,860 | $31.18 | |
| Georgia | 5,320 | $73,620 | $35.39 | |
| Hawaii | 1,000 | $86,650 | $41.66 | |
| Idaho | 1,100 | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| Illinois | 5,570 | $79,730 | $38.33 | |
| Indiana | 4,480 | $67,530 | $32.47 | |
| Iowa | 2,140 | $67,910 | $32.65 | |
| Kansas | 2,440 | $70,020 | $33.66 | |
| Kentucky | 1,890 | $65,650 | $31.56 | |
| Louisiana | 2,540 | $70,400 | $33.85 | |
| Maine | 690 | $71,240 | $34.25 | |
| Maryland | 4,440 | $76,010 | $36.54 | |
| Massachusetts | 5,140 | $101,750 | $48.92 | |
| Michigan | 5,620 | $69,390 | $33.36 | |
| Minnesota | 3,600 | $72,980 | $35.09 | |
| Mississippi | 900 | $63,700 | $30.63 | |
| Missouri | 5,890 | $72,530 | $34.87 | |
| Montana | 940 | $59,680 | $28.69 | |
| Nebraska | 1,510 | $63,340 | $30.45 | |
| Nevada | 1,540 | $74,370 | $35.75 | |
| New Hampshire | 840 | $69,340 | $33.34 | |
| New Jersey | 5,290 | $82,790 | $39.80 | |
| New Mexico | 970 | $63,630 | $30.59 | |
| New York | 10,340 | $83,550 | $40.17 | |
| North Carolina | 7,220 | $67,810 | $32.60 | |
| North Dakota | 700 | $69,150 | $33.25 | |
| Ohio | 7,900 | $69,830 | $33.57 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,700 | $59,860 | $28.78 | |
| Oregon | 3,370 | $73,580 | $35.38 | |
| Pennsylvania | 9,810 | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| Rhode Island | 520 | $72,890 | $35.04 | |
| South Carolina | 2,260 | $66,130 | $31.80 | |
| South Dakota | 940 | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| Tennessee | 2,870 | $65,050 | $31.27 | |
| Texas | 17,140 | $69,930 | $33.62 | |
| Utah | 3,100 | $69,210 | $33.27 | |
| Vermont | 340 | $75,870 | $36.47 | |
| Virginia | 8,020 | $71,470 | $34.36 | |
| Washington | 5,960 | $80,440 | $38.67 | |
| West Virginia | 840 | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| Wisconsin | 4,190 | $64,930 | $31.22 | |
| Wyoming | 290 | $76,790 | $36.92 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and materials science principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of materials and related processes used in manufacturing in a wide variety of settings; the synthesis of new industrial materials, including marrying and bonding composites; analysis of materials requirements and specifications; and related problems of system design dependent on materials factors.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of physical systems used in manufacturing and end-product systems used for specific uses, including machine tools, jigs and other manufacturing equipment; stationary power units and appliances; engines; self-propelled vehicles; housings and containers; hydraulic and electric systems for controlling movement; and the integration of computers and remote control with operating systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific, mathematical, and management principles to the planning, design, and building of facilities and structures. Includes instruction in civil engineering, structural principles, site analysis, computer-assisted design, geology, evaluation and testing, materials, contracting, project management, graphic communications, and applicable laws and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing systems. Includes instruction in materials science and engineering, manufacturing processes, process engineering, assembly and product engineering, manufacturing systems design, and manufacturing competitiveness.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers, engineering contractors and other professionals engaged in the construction of buildings and related structures. Includes instruction in basic structural engineering principles and construction techniques, building site inspection, site supervision, construction personnel supervision, plan and specification interpretation, supply logistics and procurement, applicable building codes, and report preparation.
A program that focuses on the general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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$73,740 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
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Moderate-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as cost estimators.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 21%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 11%
- Bachelor’s degree 31%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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