Commercial Estimator Salary in Trenton, New Jersey

How much does a Commercial Estimator make in Trenton, NJ?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Estimator in Trenton, NJ is $99,448. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,286 to $115,780, with most professionals earning between $78,124 and $130,649.

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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 Trenton, NJ

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

88286

115780

99448

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

89998

119793

102027

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 Trenton, NJ. The base salary for Commercial Estimator ranges from $88,286 to $115,780 with the average base salary of $99,448. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $89,998 to $119,793 with the average total cash compensation of $102,027.

View Average Salary for Commercial Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$99,448	$88,286 - $115,780
Bonus	$2,579	$1,712 - $4,013
Total Pay	$102,027	$89,998 - $119,793

* 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 Trenton, NJ

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE East Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,856 - $120,461	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE New Brunswick, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,856 - $120,461	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Somerset, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,563 - $120,076	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Sayreville, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,856 - $120,461	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Doylestown, PA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,018 - $115,427	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ
CITY, STATE Edison, NJ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,636 - $120,172	COMPARE TO Trenton, NJ

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About Trenton, New Jersey

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 8.155 square miles (21.122 km2), including 7.648 square miles (19.809 km2) of land and 0.507 square mile (1.313 km2) of water (6.21%). Several bridges across the Delaware River – the Trenton–Morrisville Toll Bridge, Lower Trenton Bridge and Calhoun Street Bridge – connect Trenton to Morrisville, Pennsylvania, all of which are operated by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Trenton is located near the exact geographic center of the state, which is 5 miles (8.0 km) located southeast of Trenton. The city is so...

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