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We decided to bring you a list of the best states for jobs for construction estimators in the United States. Construction estimator positions are available in every state, but not all states are the same. Some states do not offer the same wages, benefits, time off, etc for construction estimators.Our research found that Vermont is the best state for construction estimators, while Massachusetts and Vermont are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Vermont has a median salary of $94,613 and Massachusetts has the highest median salary among all 50 states for construction estimators.
Vermont is the best state for jobs for construction estimators, and Kentucky is the worst. The most common pay in Vermont is $94,613, while the median pay in Kentucky is $52,923.If you are currently seeking employment as a construction estimator, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for construction estimators in 2025
1. Vermont
Total construction estimator jobs: 35 Average annual salary: $94,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $65,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
2. Oregon
Total construction estimator jobs: 205 Average annual salary: $85,577 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $128,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
3. District of Columbia
Total construction estimator jobs: 87 Average annual salary: $90,832 Lowest 10 percent earn: $61,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.4
4. Alaska
Total construction estimator jobs: 47 Average annual salary: $82,310 Lowest 10 percent earn: $62,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Location Quotient: 1.52
5. Utah
Total construction estimator jobs: 158 Average annual salary: $77,974 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Location Quotient: 1.34
6. California
Total construction estimator jobs: 1,162 Average annual salary: $86,220 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
7. Massachusetts
Total construction estimator jobs: 184 Average annual salary: $97,907 Lowest 10 percent earn: $67,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Location Quotient: 0.54
8. Pennsylvania
Total construction estimator jobs: 404 Average annual salary: $76,587 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 0.94
9. Virginia
Total construction estimator jobs: 411 Average annual salary: $77,061 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $115,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
10. West Virginia
Total construction estimator jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $76,580 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 0.92
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Detailed list of the best states for a construction estimator
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $94,613 | $65,000 | 623,657 | 35 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,577 | $57,000 | 4,142,776 | 205 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $90,832 | $61,000 | 693,972 | 87 |
| 4 | Alaska | $82,310 | $62,000 | 739,795 | 47 |
| 5 | Utah | $77,974 | $52,000 | 3,101,833 | 158 |
| 6 | California | $86,220 | $57,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,162 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $97,907 | $67,000 | 6,859,819 | 184 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $76,587 | $52,000 | 12,805,537 | 404 |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,061 | $51,000 | 8,470,020 | 411 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $76,580 | $51,000 | 1,815,857 | 52 |
| 11 | Maine | $72,792 | $50,000 | 1,335,907 | 68 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $70,492 | $48,000 | 869,666 | 57 |
| 13 | Montana | $71,521 | $48,000 | 1,050,493 | 71 |
| 14 | Colorado | $73,601 | $51,000 | 5,607,154 | 316 |
| 15 | Michigan | $75,684 | $51,000 | 9,962,311 | 245 |
| 16 | Maryland | $81,608 | $55,000 | 6,052,177 | 228 |
| 17 | Idaho | $70,701 | $47,000 | 1,716,943 | 85 |
| 18 | Illinois | $79,752 | $54,000 | 12,802,023 | 316 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $67,808 | $46,000 | 579,315 | 39 |
| 20 | Washington | $75,017 | $49,000 | 7,405,743 | 308 |
| 21 | Ohio | $73,974 | $50,000 | 11,658,609 | 309 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $75,234 | $51,000 | 1,059,639 | 31 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $70,955 | $49,000 | 1,342,795 | 69 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $75,132 | $51,000 | 3,588,184 | 92 |
| 25 | Indiana | $69,122 | $46,000 | 6,666,818 | 244 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $72,404 | $49,000 | 5,576,606 | 177 |
| 27 | New York | $75,139 | $51,000 | 19,849,399 | 327 |
| 28 | Arizona | $65,485 | $44,000 | 7,016,270 | 276 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $65,842 | $49,000 | 1,427,538 | 48 |
| 30 | Nevada | $62,575 | $41,000 | 2,998,039 | 98 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $62,447 | $42,000 | 6,715,984 | 239 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $65,437 | $44,000 | 5,795,483 | 213 |
| 33 | Missouri | $69,692 | $47,000 | 6,113,532 | 157 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $58,111 | $39,000 | 755,393 | 70 |
| 35 | Iowa | $58,791 | $40,000 | 3,145,711 | 176 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $70,120 | $47,000 | 9,005,644 | 211 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $63,473 | $43,000 | 2,088,070 | 67 |
| 38 | Georgia | $62,664 | $41,000 | 10,429,379 | 397 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $60,703 | $40,000 | 5,024,369 | 177 |
| 40 | Kansas | $62,891 | $43,000 | 2,913,123 | 90 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $60,931 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 124 |
| 42 | Delaware | $62,170 | $42,000 | 961,939 | 49 |
| 43 | Florida | $59,792 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 659 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $58,550 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 418 |
| 45 | Texas | $60,249 | $40,000 | 28,304,596 | 786 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $55,041 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 101 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $57,507 | $38,000 | 2,984,100 | 74 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,045 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 71 |
| 49 | Alabama | $50,876 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 170 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $52,516 | $36,000 | 3,930,864 | 86 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $52,923 | $35,000 | 4,454,189 | 95 |
Highest paying states for construction estimators
| Rank | State | Avg. Construction Estimator Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | $94,613 |
| 2 | Oregon | $85,577 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $90,832 |
| 4 | Alaska | $82,310 |
| 5 | Utah | $77,974 |
| 6 | California | $86,220 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $97,907 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $76,587 |
| 9 | Virginia | $77,061 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $76,580 |
| 11 | Maine | $72,792 |
| 12 | South Dakota | $70,492 |
| 13 | Montana | $71,521 |
| 14 | Colorado | $73,601 |
| 15 | Michigan | $75,684 |
| 16 | Maryland | $81,608 |
| 17 | Idaho | $70,701 |
| 18 | Illinois | $79,752 |
| 19 | Wyoming | $67,808 |
| 20 | Washington | $75,017 |
| 21 | Ohio | $73,974 |
| 22 | Rhode Island | $75,234 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $70,955 |
| 24 | Connecticut | $75,132 |
| 25 | Indiana | $69,122 |
| 26 | Minnesota | $72,404 |
| 27 | New York | $75,139 |
| 28 | Arizona | $65,485 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $65,842 |
| 30 | Nevada | $62,575 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $62,447 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $65,437 |
| 33 | Missouri | $69,692 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $58,111 |
| 35 | Iowa | $58,791 |
| 36 | New Jersey | $70,120 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $63,473 |
| 38 | Georgia | $62,664 |
| 39 | South Carolina | $60,703 |
| 40 | Kansas | $62,891 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $60,931 |
| 42 | Delaware | $62,170 |
| 43 | Florida | $59,792 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $58,550 |
| 45 | Texas | $60,249 |
| 46 | Nebraska | $55,041 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $57,507 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $56,045 |
| 49 | Alabama | $50,876 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $52,516 |
| 51 | Kentucky | $52,923 |
Expert opinions on the best states for construction estimators
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for construction estimators to find work opportunities?
Ben F. Bigelow Ph.D.
Director, University of Oklahoma
There are opportunities all over the U.S. in construction; it really just depends on which industry segment a graduate goes to work in. As a general rule, the strongest economies have the greatest demand. I have heard comparisons of DFW being this century, what Detroit was in the last century, and the opportunities in that market suggest that's accurate.
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Updated January 8, 2025