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Job outlook for designer/estimators in the United States
Are designer/estimator jobs in demand?
Designer/estimator job and salary trends over time
Designer/estimator jobs over time
Designer/estimator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,657 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,535 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,670 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,691 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,682 | 0.00% |
Average designer/estimator salary over time
Designer/estimator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $51,223 | $24.63 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $50,178 | $24.12 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $49,247 | $23.68 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $48,532 | $23.33 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $47,517 | $22.84 | +2.3% |
Designer/estimator jobs by state
Most common states for designer/estimators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 222 | 32% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 758 | 10% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 412 | 10% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 656 | 8% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 574 | 8% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 426 | 8% |
| 7 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 234 | 8% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,805 | 7% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 772 | 7% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 88 | 7% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 362 | 6% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 351 | 6% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 336 | 6% |
| 14 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,075 | 5% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 671 | 5% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 612 | 5% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 178 | 5% |
| 18 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 68 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 58 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 30 | 5% |
Most common cities for designer/estimators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloomington | 2 | 3% | $57,423 |
| 2 | Brockton | 2 | 2% | $76,711 |
| 3 | Lawrence | 2 | 2% | $75,633 |
| 4 | Plymouth | 1 | 2% | $76,993 |
| 5 | Springfield | 2 | 1% | $76,690 |
| 6 | Boulder | 1 | 1% | $48,305 |
| 7 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $48,344 |
| 8 | New Bedford | 1 | 1% | $77,381 |
| 9 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $59,087 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $48,056 |
| 11 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $48,236 |
Designer/Estimator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of designer/estimator experts
Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University
What general advice would you give to a Designer/Estimator?
Abby Guido: We've all heard the buzz about networking, and there is so much buzz because it works. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is both up to date and active. Connect with all of your past professors, classmates, and anyone and everyone you meet in a professional setting. I often tell students to get into the habit of searching for any classroom guests, or guest lecturers, to connect, thank them for their time, and build their network. Share content. Write articles, or reshare those you find interesting.
Every job I have ever received in my career has been through someone else I know. I share this with students to help them see the value in relationships. I always remember the students that took the time to write a handwritten thank-you note. And I think of them when I get an email asking if I know any students are looking for work.