Technical Project Estimating Director Salary in California

How much does a Technical Project Estimating Director make in California?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Technical Project Estimating Director in California is $225,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $109.

However, a Technical Project Estimating Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $249,194
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $206,300 to $238,050
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $188,537
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Technical Project Estimating Director Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $238,050 $19,838 $4,578 $114
Average $225,810 $18,818 $4,343 $109
25th Percentile $206,300 $17,192 $3,967 $99
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Key Factors That Influence Technical Project Estimating Director Salaries

A Technical Project Estimating Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Technical Project Estimating Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Technical Project Estimating Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Project Cost Estimator Lead (10+ years): $97,204
  • Technical Project Estimating Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $136,916
  • Technical Project Estimating Manager (10+ years): $155,893
  • Technical Project Estimating Senior Manager (10+ years): $194,452
  • Technical Project Estimating Director (10+ years): $225,806
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Project Cost Estimator Lead10+ years$97,204
Technical Project Estimating Senior Supervisor10+ years$136,916
Technical Project Estimating Manager10+ years$155,893
Technical Project Estimating Senior Manager10+ years$194,452
Technical Project Estimating Director10+ years$225,806
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Top Paying Cities for Technical Project Estimating Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $226,200
  • West Hollywood: $226,040
  • Dodgertown: $226,200

Technical Project Estimating Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Technical Project Estimating Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $252,567. While startup companies pay approximate $213,596.

Technical Project Estimating Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$213,596
Growth Stage51~500$225,911
Established501~5000$243,901
Enterprise5000+$252,567

Technical Project Estimating Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Technical Project Estimating Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 120% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 60% above the average. In contrast, Technical Project Estimating Director positions in Hospitality & Leisure or MFG Nondurable typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Technical Project Estimating Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Technical Project Estimating Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$361,296$174.060%
Software & Networking$338,715$163.050%
Financial Services$316,134$152.040%
Biotechnology$293,553$141.030%
Aerospace & Defense$270,972$130.020%

Technical Project Estimating Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Technical Project Estimating Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$206,300
Average $225,810/year
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75th Percentile $238,050 $19,838 $4,578 $114
Average $225,810 $18,818 $4,343 $109
25th Percentile $206,300 $17,192 $3,967 $99

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