DAYTON REGIONAL WORKFORCE PORTAL
Cost Estimators
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.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $25.17/hr
Median: $29.88/hr
Experienced: $40.46/hr
Current Employment
651 (2019)
Projected Employment
681 (2030)
Growth for Cost Estimators
| 2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 651 | 681 | 30 | 5% |
Industries Employing Cost Estimators
| Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2019) | % of Occupation in Industry (2019) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors | 64 | 9.8% | 2% |
| Commercial and Institutional Building Construction | 62 | 9.5% | 3.9% |
| Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors | 43 | 6.6% | 2% |
| Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance | 31 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Residential Remodelers | 27 | 4.2% | 2% |
Occupational Skills
- Collect historical cost data to estimate costs for current or future products
- Consult with clients, vendors, personnel in other departments, or construction foremen to discuss and formulate estimates and resolve issues
- Prepare estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work
- Analyze blueprints and other documentation to prepare time, cost, materials, and labor estimates
- Confer with engineers, architects, owners, contractors, and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to cost estimates
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