Building Estimator Salary in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

How much does a Building Estimator make in Pittsburgh, PA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Building Estimator in Pittsburgh, PA is $50,130. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $40,637 to a high of $61,737, with most professionals earning between $45,161 and $56,206.

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What is a Building Estimator?

A Building Estimator or cost estimator is an individual that quantifies the materials, labor, and equipment needed to complete a construction project. Building cost estimating can concern diverse forms of construction from residential properties to hi-rise and civil works. Both estimators and quantity surveyors must have a background education in the construction industry. Representative professional bodies which regulate property professionals: Entry to membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (United Kingdom) is via four main routes: academic, graduate, technical, and...

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What does a Building Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Building Estimator

Prepare proposal schedules (Excel Format) or coordinate proposal schedule preparation with estimating manager or project controls for development of the Primavera schedule (P6).

January 12, 2023

Participates in bid review meetings with owner or owners representatives, when required.

January 18, 2023

Understand what purchased components can be utilized to build molds with the lowest total cost of ownership.

January 24, 2023

Review job cost with Sales and Project Management teams and highlight any buy outs that still need to be awarded.

January 27, 2023

Provide all supporting documentation related to a signed contract to the Sales and Project Management teams in a timely manner.

February 06, 2023

Communicate effectively with Sales Team Members, Sales Management, and Project Managers regarding Structures to be Quotes and Structures on Order.

March 03, 2023

Assists Project Manager and Project Superintendent with logistics and general conditions studies to accurately reflect costs associated with overhead, general conditions, and/or general requirements.

March 05, 2023

Maintains continuity among corporate, division, and local work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.

March 14, 2023

Assist Builders or District Managers with preliminary project layout to lead them towards the most economical and efficient design.

April 25, 2023

Develops and maintains resources for sales and operations team including technical library, cut sheets, manuals and vendor product information.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Building Estimator in Pittsburgh, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45161

56206

50130

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46082

58085

51487

What is the average salary for Building Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Building Estimator in Pittsburgh, PA. The base salary for Building Estimator ranges from $45,161 to $56,206 with the average base salary of $50,130. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,082 to $58,085 with the average total cash compensation of $51,487.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$50,130	$45,161 - $56,206
Bonus	$1,357	$921 - $1,880
Total Pay	$51,487	$46,082 - $58,085

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Building Estimator Salary Near Pittsburgh, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Greensburg, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,747 - $54,445	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Weirton, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,698 - $55,629	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,886 - $55,863	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Morgantown, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,886 - $55,863	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,181 - $53,741	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA
CITY, STATE Johnstown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $42,346 - $52,702	COMPARE TO Pittsburgh, PA

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About Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh (/ˈpɪtsbɜːrɡ/ PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County. As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in Pennsylvania (behind Philadelphia), and the 26th-largest in the U.S. Pittsburgh is located in the south west of the state, at the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. Pittsburgh is known both as "the ...

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