Cost Estimator Career

Job Description: 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.


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Cost Estimator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$66,620

Median Hourly Wage

$32.03*

Total Employed Nationally

214,610


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.