Cost Estimator I Salary in Santa Clara, California

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Cost Estimator I Salary in Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Cost Estimator I make in Santa Clara, CA? The average Cost Estimator I salary in Santa Clara, CA is $74,899 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $64,997 and $85,716. 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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10th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary $55,982 Santa Clara,CA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary $64,997 Santa Clara,CA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary $74,899 Santa Clara,CA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary $85,716 Santa Clara,CA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Cost Estimator I Salary $95,564 Santa Clara,CA May 28, 2024
25% $64,997 10% $55,982 90% $95,564 75% $85,716 $74,899 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Cost Estimator I

Cost Estimator I develops cost estimates for projects based on work scope, specifications, and contract proposals using applicable estimating methodologies and tools. Analyzes project requirements, plans, and specifications to identify labor, material, equipment, and service requirements. Being a Cost Estimator I uses benchmark data, trends, prior estimates, and historical pricing schedules to generate detailed cost estimates that consist of itemized lists of expenses, labor hours, material quantities, and potential cost variations. Depending on the complexity and type of project, may use different estimating methods, mathematical models, or specialized estimating software tools to generate estimates. Additionally, Cost Estimator I typically requires an associate degree or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Cost Estimator I works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Cost Estimator I typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Cost Estimator I

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For Cost Estimator I, the upper level is Cost Estimator II and then progresses to Cost Estimating Team Leader.

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Cost Estimator I Pay Difference by Location

Cost Estimator I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Cost Estimator I, the highest Cost Estimator I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Cost Estimator I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Cost Estimator I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Cost Estimator I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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