Cost estimator vs printing estimator

The differences between cost estimators and printing estimators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a cost estimator and a printing estimator. Additionally, a cost estimator has an average salary of $69,727, which is higher than the $46,578 average annual salary of a printing estimator.

The top three skills for a cost estimator include worksheets, risk analysis and project management. The most important skills for a printing estimator are client specifications, production process, and customer service.

Cost estimator vs printing estimator overview

	Cost Estimator	Printing Estimator
Yearly salary	$69,727	$46,578
Hourly rate	$33.52	$22.39
Growth rate	-2%	-2%
Number of jobs	14,570	11,945
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	2	2

Cost estimator vs printing estimator salary

Cost estimators and printing estimators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Cost Estimator	Printing Estimator
Average salary	$69,727	$46,578
Salary range	Between $47,000 And $102,000	Between $32,000 And $66,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	-
Highest paying state	Vermont	-
Best paying company	Meta	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between cost estimator and printing estimator education

There are a few differences between a cost estimator and a printing estimator in terms of educational background:

	Cost Estimator	Printing Estimator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 67%	Bachelor's Degree, 63%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Cost estimator vs printing estimator demographics

Here are the differences between cost estimators' and printing estimators' demographics:

	Cost Estimator	Printing Estimator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 76.3% Female, 23.7%	Male, 61.7% Female, 38.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.3% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 4.5% White, 75.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 2.3% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.1% Asian, 4.4% White, 75.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between cost estimator and printing estimator duties and responsibilities

Cost estimator example responsibilities.

Manage prevailing wage for payroll and prepare and submit bi-weekly certify payroll reports.
Assess effectiveness of quotation after 1st run (NPI).
Use 3D cad software to design parts and assemblies drawings for production use.
Coordinate demolition, construction, plumbing and painting crews, completing the project on time and under budget.
Evaluate labor, material, and ODC estimates for compliance with RFP specifications, cost-estimating procedures and government regulations.
Prepare elaborate proposals for plumbing, electrical, fire protection, HVAC, architectural and structural plans and specifications.

Printing estimator example responsibilities.

Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
Coordinate sourcing efforts when need to provide final RFQ.
Obtain measurements, photos and documentation to process remotely Xactimate estimates to submit for insurance and customer approval.
Facilitate all product installation and replacement of equipment; including scheduling electrical, plumbing, roofing, and crane operator subcontractors.

Cost estimator vs printing estimator skills

Common cost estimator skills

Worksheets, 30%
Risk Analysis, 21%
Project Management, 4%
Cost Analysis, 3%
PowerPoint, 3%
DOD, 3%

Common printing estimator skills

Client Specifications, 23%
Production Process, 17%
Customer Service, 17%
Cost Estimates, 11%
Customer Specifications, 10%
CSR, 6%