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Cost Estimators

Role Overview

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.

Recommended Majors

Materials Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Construction Engineering. Manufacturing Engineering. Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. Business/Commerce, General. Business Administration and Management, General.

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Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Massachusetts	$102,680
California	$84,610
District of Columbia	$84,410
New York	$82,940
Washington	$82,900
Colorado	$81,990
Maryland	$81,490
New Jersey	$80,880
Nevada	$80,270
Minnesota	$79,950
Illinois	$79,880
Arizona	$79,310
Utah	$79,150
Oregon	$78,970
Vermont	$78,820

Frequently Asked Questions

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$77,070

Projected Growth (10yr)

+-4.2%

Avg. annual openings

16.9k

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