Production Estimator Salary in Detroit, Michigan

How much does a Production Estimator make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Production Estimator in Detroit, MI is $91,810. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,506 to $106,888, with most professionals earning between $72,124 and $120,614.

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What does a Production Estimator do?

Common responsibilities of a Production Estimator

Confirm all inventories prepared and provided by the crew chief.

September 03, 2022

Create detailed quotes and proposals defining all aspects of the work in question including price, exceptions & clarifications, FOB Point, Etc.

January 08, 2023

Control damage reimbursement expenses, ensuring costs are maintained at the established rate.

January 24, 2023

Communicate customer concerns or complaints to the operations manager, general manager, or owner, as needed.

February 12, 2023

Review customer order specifications and established manufacturing procedures to determine finished routing of customer order to manufacturing.

February 23, 2023

Manage daily Work-in-Progress meeting to keep staff up-to-date and coordinate resources for efficient production.

March 24, 2023

Prepare cost estimates for management and engineering services, equipment and material costs, construction costs, operating costs, and other costs associated with projects.

April 16, 2023

Monitor performance of production staff, ensuring the work complies with SERVPROâ”¬Â«policies, and correct or train, as necessary.

April 20, 2023

Provide and communicate clear and accurate pretesting, scoping of services, and job estimates.

May 05, 2023

Determines feasibility of repair versus replacement of parts, such as bumpers, fenders and doors.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Production Estimator in Detroit, MI

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

81506

106888

91810

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

83086

110592

94191

What is the average salary for Production Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Production Estimator in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Production Estimator ranges from $81,506 to $106,888 with the average base salary of $91,810. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,086 to $110,592 with the average total cash compensation of $94,191.

View Average Salary for Production Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$91,810	$81,506 - $106,888
Bonus	$2,381	$1,580 - $3,705
Total Pay	$94,191	$83,086 - $110,592

* 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.

Production Estimator Salary Near Detroit, MI

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,506 - $106,888	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,465 - $106,834	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,245 - $106,546	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,375 - $106,717	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,392 - $106,738	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $81,335 - $106,663	COMPARE TO Detroit, MI

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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