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The average salary for a Cost Estimator in U.S. is $79,520.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $79,520

$44,820$124,520

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $38.23

$21.55$59.87

What does a Cost Estimator earn?

Cost Estimators typically make an average annual salary of around $79,520 in the U.S. They work for a variety of customers, from small local businesses to large global corporations, providing accurate estimates for expenses and cost. Cost Estimators can specialise in different areas such as costing process, cost forecasting, and project management.

How to earn more as a Cost Estimator

"To become a cost estimator, you will need a degree in estimation, project management, or cost accounting. Alternatively, you can go through a degree apprenticeship. To earn more as a cost estimator, you can specialise in a specific field such as construction cost estimating, or move into higher level positions like project manager. If you would like more freedom and autonomy, you can also become self-employed or establish your own cost estimating business."

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