Building estimator demographics and statistics in the US
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Building estimator gender statistics
12.2% of building estimators are women and 87.8% of building estimators are men.
- Male, 87.8%
- Female, 12.2%
Building estimator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.8% |
| Female | 12.2% |
Building estimator gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$63,832
Female income
$52,856
Building estimator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in building estimator positions over time. Currently, 12.2% of building estimators are female.
Building estimator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.51% | 10.49% |
| 2011 | 91.82% | 8.18% |
| 2012 | 88.44% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 90.00% | 10.00% |
| 2014 | 90.71% | 9.29% |
| 2015 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 89.90% | 10.10% |
| 2017 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2018 | 88.32% | 11.68% |
| 2019 | 89.38% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
Building estimator related jobs gender ratio
We compared building estimators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Building Estimator | 88% | 12% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Building estimator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among building estimators is White, which makes up 75.8% of all building estimators. Comparatively, 13.5% of building estimators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.4% of building estimators are Asian.
- White, 75.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.5%
- Asian, 4.4%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Building estimator race
| Building estimator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Building estimator race and ethnicity over time
See how building estimator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Building estimator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.09% | 1.61% | 3.39% | 9.47% |
| 2011 | 85.00% | 1.29% | 3.07% | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 83.68% | 1.57% | 3.50% | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 85.10% | 1.88% | 3.01% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 82.33% | 1.86% | 4.00% | 10.46% |
| 2015 | 82.78% | 1.23% | 4.35% | 9.91% |
| 2016 | 82.61% | 1.76% | 3.15% | 10.72% |
| 2017 | 80.77% | 1.97% | 4.47% | 10.76% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 1.80% | 3.55% | 10.24% |
| 2019 | 80.59% | 2.02% | 3.68% | 12.00% |
| 2020 | 79.58% | 1.72% | 3.71% | 12.01% |
| 2021 | 75.82% | 2.23% | 4.41% | 13.49% |
Building estimator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian building estimators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american building estimators have the lowest average salary at $59,582.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $64,564 |
| White | $64,102 |
| Black or African American | $59,582 |
| Asian | $69,073 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $62,215 |
Average building estimator age
See how the average age of building estimators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Building estimator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 35.5 | 36 |
| White | 49 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 37 | |
| Asian | 53 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 41 |
Building estimator age breakdown
The average age of building estimators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the building estimator population.
Building estimator age breakdown
| Building Estimator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 67% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Building estimator educational attainment
The most common degree for building estimators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of building estimators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 55%
- Associate, 29%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Building estimators by degree level
| Building estimator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 55% |
| Associate | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Building estimator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, building estimators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $70,904 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, building estimators earn a median annual income of $65,195 compared to $60,526 for building estimators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $70,904 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,605 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,195 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,526 |
Building estimator employment statistics
Company size where building estimators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where building estimators work.
Building estimator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 15% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Building estimator jobs by industry
The most common industries for building estimators are construction, manufacturing and media.
Building estimator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Media | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
Building estimator turnover and employment statistics
Building estimator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for building estimators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Building estimator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Building estimator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.64% |
| 2011 | 8.16% |
| 2012 | 5.75% |
| 2013 | 4.57% |
| 2014 | 2.45% |
| 2015 | 2.85% |
| 2016 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 1.60% |
| 2019 | 1.58% |
| 2020 | 3.04% |
| 2021 | 3.00% |
Average building estimator tenure
The average building estimator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 building estimators resumes in Zippia's database.
Building estimator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Building estimator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of building estimators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Estimator | 4.41% | - |
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Placement Specialist | 8.93% | 23,909 |
| Marketing Services Specialist | 10.00% | 140,746 |
| Business Development Associate | 11.05% | 141,089 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Similar building estimator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Coordinator | 8.65% | 40,821 |
| Placement Specialist | 8.93% | 23,909 |
| Marketing Services Specialist | 10.00% | 140,746 |
| Business Development Associate | 11.05% | 141,089 |
| Pesticide Control Inspector | 11.64% | 45,676 |
| Community Fundraiser | 19.25% | 10,777 |
Foreign languages spoken by building estimators
- Mandarin, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Building estimator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |