Hourly Wage for Cost Estimator Salary in the United States

How much does a Cost Estimator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Cost Estimator in the United States is $34 as of November 25, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $30 and $38. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Cost Estimating Analyst

Huntington Ingalls Industries - Fairfax , VA

Analyze vital cost metrics to determine the viability of various pricing approaches * Manage cost inputs from multiple sources in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment * Provide real-time ...

Lensa - 43 days ago

Sr Electrical Estimator

Cybercoders - Sterling , VA

... cost factors and prepare estimates used for management purposes, preparing bids, qualifying vendors and subcontractors, and determining cost effectiveness. - Manage, oversee and perform all take-off ...

CyberCoders, Inc - 31 days ago

ENTRY ELECTRICAL COST ESTIMATOR

Forella Group, LLC - Chantilly , VA

Forella Group is seeking an entry electrical cost estimator to work on new construction and renovation projects ranging from $1 to $300 million in construction value. Clients include federal, state ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Project Estimator -- Telecommunications

NET100, Ltd. - Chantilly , VA

Position Responsibilities R esponsible for supporting pre-sales activities by preparing cost estimates on new business proposals for the NET100 Chantilly Sales team. The Project Estimator will ...

ZipRecruiter - 30 days ago

Project Planner

GDH - McLean , VA

Cost estimates shall include, at a minimum, sections for labor, material and equipment costs. The Contractor is required to take the Air Force life cycle cost estimating course through the Air Force ...

Dice.com - 1 day ago

Construction Estimator for Design/Build Remodeler

Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc. - Lorton , VA

Has experience using unit cost estimating. * Has previous residential construction experience. * Has the ability to read and understand blueprints. * Can analyze, compare and interpret detailed ...

ZipRecruiter - 62 days ago

What does a Cost Estimator do?

Cost Estimator

Review customer specifications including inspection requirements, first articles and final documentation requirements prior to quote.

May 13, 2020

Prepare cost estimates, for product manufacturing, by collecting historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products.

May 27, 2020

Assist departmental and team leaders in the production of presentations, project submittals, drawing organization and other project documentation.

July 08, 2020

Understand mechanical, electrical, process piping / equipment and owners cost estimating & schedule requirements and coordinate input with the Project Team with timely and professional presentations.

July 16, 2020

Maintains current information on trends in and changes to existing construction codes in order to ensure complete bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.

July 17, 2020

Develop cost estimates, proposal evaluations, analysis of alternatives, and employ various forecasting techniques to evaluate contract and program status and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements.

August 07, 2020

Determine the best piece of equipment to run the project and host strategy meetings with engineering to determine process and equipment, when necessary.

August 30, 2020

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

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35

These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Cost Estimator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Cost Estimator ranges from $30 to $38 with the average hourly pay of $34. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $31 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $35.

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