Commercial Estimator Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

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As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Commercial Estimator in Tuscaloosa, AL is $84,870. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $75,345 to $98,808, with most professionals earning between $66,672 and $111,497.

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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 Tuscaloosa, AL

Average Base Salary

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75345

98808

84870

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

76805

102232

87071

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 Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for Commercial Estimator ranges from $75,345 to $98,808 with the average base salary of $84,870. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,805 to $102,232 with the average total cash compensation of $87,071.

View Average Salary for Commercial Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$84,870	$75,345 - $98,808
Bonus	$2,201	$1,461 - $3,425
Total Pay	$87,071	$76,805 - $102,232

* 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 Tuscaloosa, AL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Birmingham, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,940 - $99,588	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Columbus, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,485 - $91,123	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Prattville, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,354 - $94,885	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Meridian, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,726 - $94,062	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Decatur, AL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,086 - $99,780	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,751 - $90,161	COMPARE TO Tuscaloosa, AL

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century. Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...

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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

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