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Cost Estimators in The United States

(Estimadores de costos)

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.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)13-1051.00
Career InterestsCE
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(Mod OJT)
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.86 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)217,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)236,100
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)24,200
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$39,380
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$71,350
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$111,350
Career ClusterBusiness, Management & Administration
(Negocio, gerencia y administración)
Major Occupational GroupBusiness and Financial Operations

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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.


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