Residential Construction Estimator Salary in the United States

How much does a Residential Construction Estimator make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Residential Construction Estimator in the United States is $156,985 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $75.

However, a Residential Construction Estimator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $167,531
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $148,311 to $162,505
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $140,414
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Residential Construction Estimator Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $162,505 $13,542 $3,125 $78
Average $156,985 $13,082 $3,019 $75
25th Percentile $148,311 $12,359 $2,852 $71
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Key Factors That Influence Residential Construction Estimator Salaries

A Residential Construction Estimator'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Residential Construction Estimator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Residential Construction Estimator'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $111,041
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $134,758
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $158,792
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $118,725
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,379
Levels Salary
Cost Engi... Level Residential Construction Estimator$111,041
Cost Engi... Level Residential Construction Estimator$134,758
Residenti... Level Residential Construction Estimator$158,792
Project C... Level Residential Construction Estimator$118,725
Project C... Level Residential Construction Estimator$155,379
$111,041 0 yr
$134,758 < 2 yrs
$158,792 2-4 yrs
$118,725 5-8 yrs
$155,379 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Residential Construction Estimators

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:

  • San Jose: $198,005
  • San Francisco: $195,837
  • Oakland: $191,710

What Skills Can Increase a Residential Construction Estimator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.58% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Construction Accounting (Mentioned in 2.97% Job Postings): A form of project accounting applied to construction projects. Construction accounting is a vitally necessary form of accounting, especially when multiple contracts come into play.
  • KPI (Mentioned in 1.98% Job Postings): KPI stands for key performance indicator, a quantifiable measure of performance over time for a specific objective.
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Analysis 8.58%
Construction Accounting 2.97%
KPI 1.98%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Residential Construction Estimator's salary.
  • MRP: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • ERP Systems: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
MRP
 $194,661
24%
Process Improvement
 $177,393
13%
ERP Systems
 $177,393
13%
Alignment
 $175,823
12%
Risk Management
 $175,823
12%
Program Management
 $169,544
8%
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How Education impacts a Residential Construction Estimator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Residential Construction Estimators enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Residential Construction Estimator with a Bachelor's Degree is between $145,008 and $155,353).

Residential Construction Estimator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Residential Construction Estimator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.1%
High School 6.1%
Associates 6.1%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 37.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Residential Construction Estimator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Residential Construction Estimator'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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$148,311
Average $156,985/year
$162,505
$12,359
Average $13,082/month
$13,542
$2,852
Average $3,019/week
$3,125
$71
Average $75/hour
$78
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $162,505 $13,542 $3,125 $78
Average $156,985 $13,082 $3,019 $75
25th Percentile $148,311 $12,359 $2,852 $71

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Salary Trends for Residential Construction Estimator

Salaries for a Residential Construction Estimator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $152,904 in 2023 to around $146,714 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Residential Construction Estimator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Residential Construction Estimator Over Time

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$152,904
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$149,570
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2024 $149,570
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