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business and finance construction industryHow much do estimators charge?
The median annual wage for cost estimators is $64,040. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Regarding this, how much should I charge for estimates?
You will visit the job site and talk with the folks about what they want done, compile an estimate, give it to them and pray you get the job. We have seen companies charge from $50 all the way up to $750 for estimates, depending on where they were located and the type of work they did.
| Salary Range (Percentile) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25th | 75th | |
| Monthly Salary | $4,333 | $6,667 |
| Weekly Salary | $1,000 | $1,538 |
| Hourly Salary | $25 | $38 |
Beside this, what does a cost estimator do?
Cost estimators collect and analyze data in order to estimate 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.
The Key Traits of a Great Estimator. Estimating is one of the most important jobs in construction. Demand for well-qualified estimators continues to grow because construction is on an upswing. Colleges have strong programs in construction management, but they do not specifically teach detailed trade estimating.