Estimator - Cost Salary in the United States

How much does an Estimator - Cost make in the United States? The average Estimator - Cost salary in the United States is $79,496 as of September 26, 2019, but the range typically falls between $66,003 and $98,623. 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.  View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Estimator - Cost estimates material and labor costs for manufacturing projects in response to requests for proposals. Calculates costs based on analysis of project specifications, pricing schedules for labor and materials, and historical data. Being an Estimator - Cost analyzes post production costs and uses data to inform future project estimates. Typically require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Estimator - Cost typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Estimator - Cost gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be an Estimator - Cost typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2019 Salary.com)

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Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., an exploration and production company, focuses on the extraction of onshore oil and related liquids-rich natural gas in the United States. The company's primary oil and liquids-weighted assets are located in the Wattenberg Field in Colorado. As of December 31, 2018, it had proved reserves of... More
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Estimator - Cost Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.3%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 10.7%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.7%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.0%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.9%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 21.0%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.0%