Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salary in the United States

How much does an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) in the United States is $70,208 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $34.

However, an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)'s salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,887
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $60,776 to $79,986
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $52,189
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Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $79,986 $6,665 $1,538 $38
Average $70,208 $5,851 $1,350 $34
25th Percentile $60,776 $5,065 $1,169 $29
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Key Factors That Influence Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salaries

An Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost 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 Do Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $77,735.
  • California: $77,440.
  • Massachusetts: $76,408.

Top Paying Cities for Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)s

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: $88,554
  • San Francisco: $87,584
  • Oakland: $85,738

What Skills Can Increase an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)'s Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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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 an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)'s salary.
  • HIPAA: Can increase your salary by up to 85%.
  • Patient Care: Can increase your salary by up to 64%.
  • Alignment: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
HIPAA
 $129,885
85%
Patient Care
 $115,142
64%
Alignment
 $80,037
14%
Clinical Practice
 $75,825
8%
Leadership
 $73,719
5%
Collaboration
 $73,719
5%
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How Education impacts an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)'s Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)s 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 an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) with a Bachelor's Degree is between $62,220 and $71,250).

Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 3.0%
High School 34.3%
Associates 62.6%
Bachelors 3.0%
Masters 34.3%
Doctorate 62.6%
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Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost 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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$60,776
Average $70,208/year
$79,986
$5,065
Average $5,851/month
$6,665
$1,169
Average $1,350/week
$1,538
$29
Average $34/hour
$38
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $79,986 $6,665 $1,538 $38
Average $70,208 $5,851 $1,350 $34
25th Percentile $60,776 $5,065 $1,169 $29

Salary Trends for Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator)

Salaries for an Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,950 in 2023 to around $53,077 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Applications/Estimating Professor (Cost Estimator) salary trends, .

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$54,248
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2024 $54,248
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