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Job outlook for electrical estimators in the United States
Electrical estimator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected electrical estimator job growth rate is -2% from 2018-2028.
About -4,400 new jobs for electrical estimators are projected over the next decade.
Electrical estimator salaries have increased 8% for electrical estimators in the last 5 years.
There are over 81,045 electrical estimators currently employed in the United States.
There are 36,760 active electrical estimator job openings in the US.
The average electrical estimator salary is $70,612.
Are electrical estimator jobs in demand?
Yes, electrical estimator jobs are in demand. Electrical estimator demand is projected to grow -2% from 2018 to 2028.
Electrical estimator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of electrical estimator jobs and the average electrical estimator salary over time.
Electrical estimator jobs over time
Electrical estimator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81,045 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 77,325 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 81,452 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 82,073 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 81,801 | 0.02% |
Average electrical estimator salary over time
Electrical estimator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $70,612 | $33.95 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $69,171 | $33.26 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $67,888 | $32.64 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $66,902 | $32.16 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $65,503 | $31.49 | +2.3% |
Electrical estimator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of electrical estimator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where electrical estimators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for electrical estimators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 84 | 12% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 494 | 7% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 369 | 7% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 471 | 6% |
| 5 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 198 | 6% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 184 | 6% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 510 | 5% |
| 8 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 385 | 5% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 307 | 5% |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 301 | 5% |
| 11 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 220 | 5% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 133 | 5% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,486 | 4% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 358 | 4% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 312 | 4% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 231 | 4% |
| 17 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 157 | 4% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 129 | 4% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 58 | 4% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 24 | 4% |
Most common cities for electrical estimators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenexa | 2 | 4% | $62,680 |
| 2 | Edwardsville | 1 | 4% | $73,880 |
| 3 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $70,721 |
| 4 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $95,507 |
| 5 | Centennial | 1 | 1% | $60,832 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 1 | 1% | $66,540 |
| 7 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $88,128 |
| 8 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $77,755 |
| 9 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $60,851 |
| 10 | Fremont | 1 | 0% | $88,246 |
| 11 | Gilbert | 1 | 0% | $62,752 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $78,849 |
| 13 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $49,914 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $62,873 |
| 15 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $88,478 |
| 16 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $76,681 |