Construction Project Estimator Salary in the United States

How much does a Construction Project Estimator make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Construction Project Estimator in the United States is $85,174 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,402
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,337 to $91,574
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,202
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Construction Project Estimator Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,574 $7,631 $1,761 $44
Average $85,174 $7,098 $1,638 $41
25th Percentile $77,337 $6,445 $1,487 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Construction Project Estimator Salaries

A Construction Project 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 Construction Project 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: $107,430
  • San Francisco: $106,253
  • Oakland: $104,014

What Skills Can Increase a Construction Project Estimator's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 7.92% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • RFI (Mentioned in 2.78% Job Postings): A RFI (request for information) is a common business process whose purpose is to collect written information about the capabilities of various suppliers.
  • Land Development (Mentioned in 1.41% Job Postings): Land development is the alteration of landscape in any number of ways such as: Changing landforms from a natural or semi-natural state for a purpose
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Project Management 7.92%
RFI 2.78%
Land Development 1.41%
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 Construction Project Estimator's salary.
  • Electrical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Project Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Electrical Engineering
 $94,543
11%
Project Engineering
 $91,988
8%
RFI
 $91,988
8%
Verbal Communication
 $91,988
8%
Coordination
 $91,136
7%
Design Engineering
 $91,136
7%
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How Education impacts a Construction Project Estimator's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Construction Project Estimators enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Construction Project Estimator with a Associate's Degree is between $80,211 and $90,038).

Construction Project Estimator Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Construction Project Estimator
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 3.4%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 75.3%
Masters 16.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Construction Project Estimator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Construction Project 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.

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Last Updated on May 01, 2026
$77,337
Average $85,174/year
$91,574
$6,445
Average $7,098/month
$7,631
$1,487
Average $1,638/week
$1,761
$37
Average $41/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,574 $7,631 $1,761 $44
Average $85,174 $7,098 $1,638 $41
25th Percentile $77,337 $6,445 $1,487 $37

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Salary Trends for Construction Project Estimator

Salaries for a Construction Project Estimator can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $72,994 in 2023 to around $72,440 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Construction Project Estimator salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Construction Project Estimator Over Time

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$72,994
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$73,200
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2023 $72,994
2024 $73,200
2025 $72,440
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