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Cost Estimators

General Information

Description

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit87.34%
  2. Self-employed9.51%
  3. State and local government1.34%
  4. Private, not for profit1.10%
  5. Federal government0.54%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Architecture & Construction

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
-3%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$71,200

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$39,540
$94,550
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 81%
  • Associate's degree 9%
  • High school 4%
  • Master's degree 4%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Economics and Accounting
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Administration and Management
  • Building and Construction

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