Commercial Estimator Salary in Columbus, Ohio

How much does a Commercial Estimator make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Estimator in Columbus, OH is $89,387. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,354 to $104,066, with most professionals earning between $70,220 and $117,431.

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What does a Commercial Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Commercial Estimator

Prepare initial job notes for new projects for Project Management and the Field (Estimate, proposal, scope, requirements, bid assumptions, schedules, vendor quotes, specifications, correspondence, promises made, etc.

December 28, 2022

Understanding of material applications requirements an specifications including cost, as defined.

January 21, 2023

Attend project progress meetings on larger projects when required and give up to date and accurate depiction of job progress.

February 04, 2023

Create estimate of electrical construction costs based on comprehensive review and evaluation of available plans and documents, including assessment of material and labor, determination of fixtures quantities, electrical equipment, generators and fire alarm requirements.

February 22, 2023

Review and incorporate historical data from purchase orders, subcontractors, and productivity analysis reports in order to continuously improve estimating accuracy.

March 15, 2023

Assist the Lead Estimator with an independent assessment of an estimate s accuracy (upon completion of the estimate and summarization of all detailed man-hours, material, construction and home office costs).

April 06, 2023

Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present all project information in a professional and concise manner.

April 21, 2023

Manage commercial project set-up's to ensure projects are implemented with proper man-power, sub-contractors, and schedules.

April 22, 2023

Provide high quality wood framing material take-off estimates for commercial and multi-family construction projects using on screen take-off software such as PlanSwift.

May 11, 2023

Develop and maintain an awareness of market behavior and competitive trends in designated market to anticipate changing customer needs.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Commercial Estimator in Columbus, OH

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

79354

104066

89387

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

80893

107673

91705

What is the average salary for Commercial Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Commercial Estimator in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Commercial Estimator ranges from $79,354 to $104,066 with the average base salary of $89,387. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $80,893 to $107,673 with the average total cash compensation of $91,705.

View Average Salary for Commercial Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$89,387	$79,354 - $104,066
Bonus	$2,318	$1,538 - $3,607
Total Pay	$91,705	$80,893 - $107,673

* 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.

Commercial Estimator Salary Near Columbus, OH

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,865 - $103,425	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,907 - $99,545	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,416 - $97,589	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,010 - $102,303	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $78,873 - $103,435	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,516 - $99,032	COMPARE TO Columbus, OH

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About Columbus, Ohio

The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus metropolitan area, including Alum Creek, Big Walnut Creek, and Darby Creek. Columbus is considered to have relatively flat topography thanks to a large glacier that covered most of Ohio during the Wisconsin Ice Age. However, there are sizable differences in elevation through the area, with the high point of Franklin County being 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level near New Albany, and the low point being 670 ft (200 m) where the Scioto River leaves...

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