Cost Estimation Engineer III Salary in the United States

Cost Estimation Engineer III Salary

How much does a Cost Estimation Engineer III make in the United States? The average Cost Estimation Engineer III salary in the United States is $94,287 as of April 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $85,598 and $106,138. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $85,598 10% $77,688 90% $116,928 75% $106,138 $94,287 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Cost Estimation Engineer III

Cost Estimation Engineer III estimates costs for engineering projects based on an analysis of project technical requirements. Collects and analyzes all project costs, including raw materials, labor, equipment and tooling to ensure estimates are accurate. Being a Cost Estimation Engineer III identifies and quantifies potential cost uncertainties to ensure costing models capture the full range of potential costs. Updates costs as necessary based on new information and project scope changes. Additionally, Cost Estimation Engineer III requires interface with project management, engineering, and procurement departments. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Cost Estimation Engineer III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Cost Estimation Engineer III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Eric J. Haas, Former Senior Vice President, Production and Development
KOSMOS ENERGY LTD
Kosmos Energy Ltd., a deepwater independent oil and gas exploration and production company, focuses along the Atlantic Margins. Its primary assets include production offshore Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, and U.S. Gulf of Mexico, as well as a gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal. The company also maintains an ex... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2019
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Cost Estimation Engineer III Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Salary estimation for Cost Estimation Engineer III at companies like : BONANZA CREEK ENERGY INC, KINDER MORGAN INC, KOSMOS ENERGY LTD

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