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.
About the profession
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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Career Ladder
Junior Cost Estimator → Associate Cost Estimator → Senior Cost Estimator → Lead Cost Estimator
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
125K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $44,820 - $64,745/year With equity/bonuses: $49,302 - $77,694 Top markets (SF/NYC): $51,543 - $77,694 Execute core tasks using Reading…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $31,374 - $58,271 Year 2-3: Junior level $64,745 - $80,437 Year 4-6: Mid level $80,437 - $87,210 Year 7-10: Senior level $87,210 - $109,825 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Cost Estimator genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Reading Comprehension and Mathematics You communicate clearly with diverse…
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