Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Cost estimators use standard estimating techniques to calculate the cost of a construction or manufacturing project. They help contractors, owners, and project planners determine how much a project or product will cost to decide if it is economically viable. There are approximately 227,900 cost estimators employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
DeclinePersonality Traits
Organized
Realistic
Technical
Career Ladder
Chief Estimator or Consultant
Cost Estimator
Construction or Production Worker
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