Building Estimator Salary in the United States

How much does a Building Estimator make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Building Estimator in the United States is $47,375 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,053
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $43,743 to $54,534
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,437
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Building Estimator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $54,534 $4,545 $1,049 $26
Average $47,375 $3,948 $911 $23
25th Percentile $43,743 $3,645 $841 $21
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Key Factors That Influence Building Estimator Salaries

A Building 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.

Top Paying Cities for Building 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: $59,754
  • San Francisco: $59,100
  • Oakland: $57,854

What Skills Can Increase a Building Estimator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 16.1% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Accounting (Mentioned in 2.48% Job Postings): Creating financial statements and reports based on the summary of financial and business transactions.
  • Word Processing (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): word processing, operation in which a text-editing software program called a word processor is used to create a document on a computer. A word-processing system can produce a wide variety of documents, including letters, memoranda, and manuals, rapidly and at relatively low cost.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 16.1%
Accounting 2.48%
Word Processing 1.51%
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 Building Estimator's salary.
  • Consumer Electronics: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consumer Electronics
$54,955
16%
Hard Working
$54,481
15%
Analysis
$53,060
12%
Back Office
$53,060
12%
Flexibility
$52,586
11%
Presentation
$52,112
10%
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Building Estimator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Building Estimator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Building Estimator positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Building Estimator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Building Estimator

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$59,218$28.025%
Software & Networking$59,218$28.025%
Energy & Utilities$56,850$27.020%
Financial Services$56,850$27.020%
Pharmaceuticals$56,850$27.020%

How Education impacts a Building Estimator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Building Estimators enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Building Estimator with a No Diploma is between $47,578 and $50,435).

Building Estimator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Building Estimator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 49.4%
Associates 19.3%
Bachelors 22.9%
Masters 3.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Building Estimator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Building 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.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Building Estimator

Salaries for a Building Estimator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $45,207 in 2023 to around $45,211 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Building Estimator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Building Estimator Over Time

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2023
$45,207
2024
$45,340
2025
$45,211
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2024 $45,340
2025 $45,211
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