How much does a Construction Estimator make?

Updated Dec 8, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$62K - $95K/yr
Base Pay
$58K - $89K/yr
Additional Pay
$3K - $6K/yr

$76K

/yr
$62K$95K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Construction Estimator is $76,214 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $72,064 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,151 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $62K-$95K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Construction Estimator

$76,214 /yr
Construction Estimator
$106,384 /yr
Senior Construction Estimator
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Construction Estimator IV
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What is the total pay trajectory for Construction Estimator?

Job TitleSalary
Construction Estimator$76,214 /yr
Senior Construction Estimator$106,384 /yr
Construction Estimator IV

Related Job Titles

For Construction Estimator

Some related job titles are Construction Coordinator Salaries with median pay of $65,742, Construction Management Salaries with median pay of $94,101, Construction Project Engineer Salaries with median pay of $93,170, Construction Cost Estimator Salaries with median pay of $80,913.

Top Paying Companies

For a Construction Estimator in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Construction Estimator in United States. Employers include CyberCoders, Chakra Construction and Turner Construction.

1
CyberCoders
CyberCoders
$91,880/yr
2K open jobs
2
$90,395/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Construction Estimator in United States

1CyberCoders$91,880
2Chakra Construction$90,395
3Turner Construction$88,758
4Terra Engineering & Construction$87,248
5Kiewit Corporation$86,328
6Jenkins Restorations$86,159
7Peterson Consulting$85,198
8Kaiser Permanente$85,145
9RJB Contracting Inc.$83,086
10Aerotek$68,245
Total Pay Trajectory

For Construction Estimator

$76,214 /yr
Construction Estimator
$106,384 /yr
Senior Construction Estimator
No Salary Reports
Construction Estimator IV
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Construction Estimator?

Job TitleSalary
Construction Estimator$76,214 /yr
Senior Construction Estimator$106,384 /yr
Construction Estimator IV

What are total pay estimates for a Construction Estimator at different companies?

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Peterson Consulting
3.5
Construction EstimatorSee 33 salaries from this location

$85,198

 / yr
Aerotek
3.4
Construction EstimatorSee 19 salaries from this location

$68,245

 / yr
Kiewit Corporation
3.8
Construction EstimatorSee 9 salaries from this location

$86,328

 / yr
Turner Construction
4.2
Construction EstimatorSee 7 salaries from this location

$88,758

 / yr
Chakra Construction
3.8
Construction EstimatorSee 6 salaries from this location

$90,395

 / yr
Terra Engineering & Construction
4
Construction EstimatorSee 6 salaries from this location

$42

 / hr
RJB Contracting Inc.
3.2
Construction EstimatorSee 6 salaries from this location

$83,086

 / yr

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CyberCoders
3.9
Construction EstimatorSee 5 salaries from this location

$91,880

 / yr
Kaiser Permanente
3.9
Construction EstimatorSee 5 salaries from this location

$41

 / hr
Jenkins Restorations
4
Construction EstimatorSee 5 salaries from this location

$86,159

 / yr
DPR Construction
4.2
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$92,713

 / yr
ABC
4
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$68,319

 / yr
Lcg Pence Construction
4
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$83,066

 / yr
Express Employment Professionals
3.9
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$63,294

 / yr
AECOM
3.8
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$84,486

 / yr
JRM Construction Management
4.5
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$85,484

 / yr
Synergy ProfessionalsConstruction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$85,473

 / yr
Servpro Industries
3.5
Construction EstimatorSee 4 salaries from this location

$76,614

 / yr
Faithful + Gould
4.1
Construction EstimatorSee 3 salaries from this location

$84,898

 / yr
Avista
4.2
Construction EstimatorSee 3 salaries from this location

$86,375

 / yr
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Construction Estimator Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Peterson Consulting Construction Estimator salaries - 33 salaries reported$85,198/yr
Aerotek Construction Estimator salaries - 19 salaries reported$68,245/yr
Kiewit Corporation Construction Estimator salaries - 9 salaries reported$86,328/yr
Turner Construction Construction Estimator salaries - 7 salaries reported$88,758/yr
Chakra Construction Construction Estimator salaries - 6 salaries reported$90,395/yr
Terra Engineering & Construction Construction Estimator salaries - 6 salaries reported$42/hr
RJB Contracting Inc. Construction Estimator salaries - 6 salaries reported$83,086/yr
CyberCoders Construction Estimator salaries - 5 salaries reported$91,880/yr
Kaiser Permanente Construction Estimator salaries - 5 salaries reported$41/hr
Jenkins Restorations Construction Estimator salaries - 5 salaries reported$86,159/yr
DPR Construction Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$92,713/yr
ABC Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$68,319/yr
Lcg Pence Construction Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$83,066/yr
Express Employment Professionals Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$63,294/yr
AECOM Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$84,486/yr
JRM Construction Management Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$85,484/yr
Synergy Professionals Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$85,473/yr
Servpro Industries Construction Estimator salaries - 4 salaries reported$76,614/yr
Faithful + Gould Construction Estimator salaries - 3 salaries reported$84,898/yr
Avista Construction Estimator salaries - 3 salaries reported$86,375/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Construction Estimator in United States

The top 3 paying industries for a Construction Estimator in United States are Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $86,788, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $85,198 and Healthcare with a median total pay of $85,145.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$86,788

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$85,198

    2% Lower than other industries

  • HealthcareHealthcare$85,145

    2% Lower than other industries

Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services

Top paying companies in Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services for Construction Estimator are Chakra Construction, Turner Construction, and Terra Engineering & Construction.

Chakra Construction$90,395/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Skilled Labor & Manufacturing?

Skilled labor jobs like manufacturing, construction and warehousing are in high demand. Warehousing and logistics jobs are projected to grow rapidly with the growth of e-commerce and often pay higher salaries than other jobs that don't require a college degree. While a college degree is not generally required, training in new skills or earning certifications and licenses can be a way to earn a higher salary. While job opportunities are projected to grow, automation remains a risk to the long-term job outlook.

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$2,521

/hr

$21 | $3K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$5,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Construction Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$92,000

/yr

$90K | $2K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Construction Estimator

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Estimator

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$69,000

/yr

$65K | $4K

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Construction Estimator pay FAQ

The average salary for a Construction Estimator is $76,214 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 1247 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Construction Estimator employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Construction Estimator in United States is $94,606 per year.

The lowest salary for a Construction Estimator in United States is $61,598 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Construction Estimator or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Construction Estimator.

Construction estimators have an immense responsibility to accurately quote projects that can cost millions of dollars. Considering their value, 73% of current estimators are satisfied with their salary and report earning up to $4,150.80 in annual bonuses, profit sharing, and client tips.

Setting out on the construction estimator career path often starts with a salary around $50,881.38 before averaging out to $72,063.53 once you have a foothold in the industry. Depending on how quickly you advance, you could start earning a base salary up to $114,728.88 within your company. Take commissions and stock options into account, and you can possibly earn up to $76,214.33.

It's common for a construction estimator career to require a Bachelor's degree in project management or a related field to start earning more money. When the time comes for you to apply to your first or next job, see what skills are currently being sought after in the job market to know what your experience and training could demand. Expanding your degree to a graduate level can help increase your pay, but finding a specialty within the industry can quickly drive your value and salary up with current and future employers.

Negotiation skills are a strong asset to have when applying for construction estimator jobs, both for getting a higher pay rate and working with vendors or contractors during estimates. Compare salary offers from job postings you see to gain a current perspective on what you could earn with various companies. Take this information with you into negotiations and present it with something similar to "I've found that my skills and experience are currently worth this amount in the active job market." If you have previous experience, share the results of your work and how they apply to the new position you're negotiating for.

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