• Cost Estimators
  • Architecture and Construction
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 64,142
    $36,785 range bar $102,423
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Slow Growing
  • Cost Estimators collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture a product, construct a building, or provide a service. They generally specialize in a particular product or industry.

What do they typically do

  • Identify factors affecting costs, such as production time, materials, and labor
  • Read blueprints and technical documents in order to prepare estimates
  • Collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, and clients
  • Calculate, analyze, and adjust estimates
  • Recommend ways to cut costs
  • Work with sales teams to prepare estimates and bids for clients
  • Maintain records of estimated and actual costs

Number of Jobs

Average Annual
Job Growth +0.2%
Job Openings 161

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