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Construction estimator demographics and statistics in the US

Construction estimator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates construction estimator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our construction estimator estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about construction estimators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 111,438 construction estimators currently employed in the United States.
  • 16.0% of all construction estimators are women, while 84.0% are men.
  • The average construction estimator age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of construction estimators is White (75.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.7%), Asian (4.5%) and Unknown (3.8%).
  • In 2022, women earned 85% of what men earned.
  • 4% of all construction estimators are LGBT.
  • Construction estimators are 85% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Construction estimator demographics by:

Construction estimator gender statistics

16.0% of construction estimators are women and 84.0% of construction estimators are men.
  • Male, 84.0%
  • Female, 16.0%

Construction estimator gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male84.0%
Female16.0%

Construction estimator gender pay gap

Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$76,428
female-income
Female income
$64,688

Construction estimator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in construction estimator positions over time. Currently, 16.0% of construction estimators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Construction estimator gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201086.20%13.80%
201189.15%10.85%
201284.86%15.14%
201386.83%13.17%
201487.72%12.28%
201584.38%15.62%
201686.70%13.30%
201786.97%13.03%
201884.71%15.29%
201986.05%13.95%
202084.00%16.00%
202184.00%16.00%

Construction estimator related jobs gender ratio

We compared construction 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 titleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Construction Estimator84%16%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%

Construction estimator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among construction estimators is White, which makes up 75.5% of all construction estimators. Comparatively, 13.7% of construction estimators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of construction estimators are Asian.
  • White, 75.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
  • Asian, 4.5%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • Black or African American, 2.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%

Construction estimator race

Construction estimator racePercentages
White75.5%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Asian4.5%
Unknown3.8%
Black or African American2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.3%

Construction estimator race and ethnicity over time

See how construction estimator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Construction estimator race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201083.77%1.63%3.44%9.71%
201184.68%1.30%3.12%9.16%
201283.36%1.59%3.55%10.11%
201384.78%1.90%3.07%9.20%
201482.02%1.87%4.05%10.70%
201582.46%1.25%4.40%10.15%
201682.29%1.77%3.20%10.96%
201780.45%1.98%4.52%11.01%
201882.30%1.81%3.60%10.49%
201980.27%2.03%3.74%12.25%
202079.26%1.73%3.77%12.25%
202175.51%2.24%4.47%13.74%

Construction estimator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian construction estimators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american construction estimators have the lowest average salary at $71,913.
$84,000
$81,000
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$77,202
White$76,714
Black or African American$71,913
Asian$81,950
Hispanic or Latino$74,715

Average construction estimator age

See how the average age of construction estimators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Construction estimator age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown35.536
White4944
Black or African American37
Asian53
Hispanic or Latino4341

Construction estimator age breakdown

The average age of construction estimators is 40+ years years old, representing 67% of the construction estimator population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Construction estimator age breakdown

Construction Estimator YearsPercentages
40+ years67%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years9%

Construction estimator educational attainment

The most common degree for construction estimators is bachelor's degree, with 65% of construction estimators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 19% and associate degree degree at 7%.
  • Bachelor's, 65%
  • Associate, 19%
  • Master's, 7%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 5%

Construction estimators by degree level

Construction estimator degreePercentages
Bachelor's65%
Associate19%
Master's7%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees5%

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Construction estimator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, construction estimators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $83,867 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, construction estimators earn a median annual income of $77,869 compared to $72,919 for construction estimators with an Associate degree.
$86,000
$83,000
$80,000
$77,000
$74,000
$71,000
$68,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$83,867
High School Diploma or Less$70,869
Bachelor's Degree$77,869
Some College/ Associate Degree$72,919

Construction estimator employment statistics

Most construction estimators work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where construction estimators work

Below, you can see the size of companies where construction estimators work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Construction estimator jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees22%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees8%
1,000 - 10,000 employees24%
> 10,000 employees11%

Construction estimator jobs by company type

Employees with the construction estimator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most construction estimators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Construction estimator jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education1%
Public13%
Private85%
Government2%

Construction estimator jobs by industry

The most common industries for construction estimators are construction, professional and manufacturing.

Construction

Professional

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Retail

Construction estimator turnover and employment statistics

Construction estimator unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for construction estimators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Construction estimator unemployment rate by year

YearConstruction estimator unemployment rate
20109.64%
20118.16%
20125.75%
20134.57%
20142.45%
20152.85%
20161.86%
20172.29%
20181.60%
20191.58%
20203.04%
20213.00%

Average construction estimator tenure

The average construction estimator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 980 construction estimators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Construction estimator tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year17%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years17%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years4%
11+ years9%

Construction estimator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of construction estimators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Construction Estimator4.41%-
Supply Planner8.65%39,798
Employment Program Representative8.93%59,672
Research Aide10.00%87,010
Senior Specialist, Proposals11.05%21,411
Credit Compliance Officer11.64%73,431
Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning19.25%125,352

Similar construction estimator jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Supply Planner8.65%39,798
Employment Program Representative8.93%59,672
Research Aide10.00%87,010
Senior Specialist, Proposals11.05%21,411
Credit Compliance Officer11.64%73,431
Executive Director Of Development, Gift Planning19.25%125,352

Foreign languages spoken by construction estimators

The most common foreign language among construction estimators is Spanish at 51.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.2% and French is the third-most popular at 9.8%.
  • Spanish, 51.2%
  • Portuguese, 12.2%
  • French, 9.8%
  • Japanese, 4.9%
  • Russian, 4.9%
  • Other, 17.0%

Construction estimator languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish51.2%
Portuguese12.2%
French9.8%
Japanese4.9%
Russian4.9%
Other17.0%

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Construction estimator location demographics

The amount you can make as a construction estimator can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of construction estimators is $111,429. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do construction estimators earn the most?

Construction estimators earn the most in Massachusetts, where the average construction estimator salary is $97,907. The map here shows where construction estimators earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average salary

Which city has the most Construction Estimators?

By looking through more than 980 resumes, we found that the most popular places for construction estimators are New York, NY and Houston, TX.
Number of Construction Estimators

Construction estimator jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1California1,162$86,220
2Texas786$60,249
3Florida659$59,792
4North Carolina418$58,550
5Virginia411$77,061
6Pennsylvania404$76,587
7Georgia397$62,664
8New York327$75,139
9Colorado316$73,601
10Illinois316$79,752
11Ohio309$73,974
12Washington308$75,017
13Arizona276$65,485
14Michigan245$75,684
15Indiana244$69,122
16Tennessee239$62,447
17Maryland228$81,608
18Wisconsin213$65,437
19New Jersey211$70,120
20Oregon205$85,577
21Massachusetts184$97,907
22Minnesota177$72,404
23South Carolina177$60,703
24Iowa176$58,791
25Alabama170$50,876
26Utah158$77,974
27Missouri157$69,692
28Louisiana124$60,931
29Nebraska101$55,041
30Nevada98$62,575
31Kentucky95$52,923
32Connecticut92$75,132
33Kansas90$62,891
34District of Columbia87$90,832
35Oklahoma86$52,516
36Idaho85$70,701
37Mississippi74$57,507
38Montana71$71,521
39Arkansas71$56,045
40North Dakota70$58,111
41New Hampshire69$70,955
42Maine68$72,792
43New Mexico67$63,473
44South Dakota57$70,492
45West Virginia52$76,580
46Delaware49$62,170
47Hawaii48$65,842
48Alaska47$82,310
49Wyoming39$67,808
50Vermont35$94,613
51Rhode Island31$75,234

Where are construction estimators in high demand?

Construction estimators are in high demand in Chicago, IL. There are currently 84 job openings for construction estimators here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country construction estimators are in the most demand.
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