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11 of the Fastest-Growing Jobs in America

Find Out Which Jobs Will Be In Demand By 2020

11. Cost Estimator

COST ESTIMATOR
Expected increase in jobs: 36.4%
Median annual salary: $61,405 

A bachelor’s degree, solid verbal and written communication skills and "big picture" focus ability paired with an attention to detail are prerequisites to a career in this growing field. Senior level estimators earn an average pay of $61,405, and the industry is expected to add 67,000 jobs for a total of 252,000 by 2020, according to the BLS.

In a nutshell, cost estimators figure out how much a project or product will cost. This helps decision-makers decide whether or not it's advisable to create a new product or invest in a new project. Cost estimators also find out which jobs are making a profit. They study information on all of the things that can change the cost of a project, including supplies, labor, and location.

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