Cost Estimators
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Cost Estimators *
U S |
$26.03 | $34.91 | $45.80 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$29.46 | $35.99 | $41.80 |
Central Minnesota |
$26.79 | $32.86 | $40.52 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$28.64 | $33.75 | $46.28 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$24.52 | $30.29 | $37.33 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$25.16 | $31.80 | $38.38 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$26.49 | $32.68 | $37.79 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$30.84 | $37.72 | $43.75 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,790 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Cost Estimators most often work?
- Specialty Trade Contractors
- Construction of Buildings
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
- Printing and Related Support Activities
- Repair and Maintenance
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing low growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,423 new Cost Estimators to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 199,400 | 200,600 | 1,200 | 0.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,862 | 3,864 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 569 | 563 | -6 | -1.1% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 138 | 138 | 0 | 0% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 332 | 334 | 2 | 0.6% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 308 | 304 | -4 | -1.3% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 144 | 146 | 2 | 1.4% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 2,346 | 2,336 | -10 | -0.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.