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Job outlook for engineers/estimator in the United States
Engineer/estimator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected engineer/estimator job growth rate is -2% from 2018-2028.
About -4,400 new jobs for engineers/estimator are projected over the next decade.
Engineer/estimator salaries have increased 8% for engineers/estimator in the last 5 years.
There are over 100,882 engineers/estimator currently employed in the United States.
There are 27,140 active engineer/estimator job openings in the US.
The average engineer/estimator salary is $73,392.
Are engineer/estimator jobs in demand?
Engineer/estimator job and salary trends over time
Engineer/estimator jobs over time
Engineer/estimator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 100,882 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 96,252 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 101,389 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 102,162 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 101,824 | 0.03% |
Average engineer/estimator salary over time
Engineer/estimator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $73,392 | $35.28 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | $71,894 | $34.56 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $70,560 | $33.92 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $69,536 | $33.43 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $68,081 | $32.73 | +2.3% |
Engineer/estimator jobs by state
Most common states for engineers/estimator
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 234 | 34% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 854 | 10% |
| 3 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 363 | 9% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 87 | 9% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 511 | 8% |
| 6 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 470 | 8% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 514 | 7% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 497 | 7% |
| 9 | California | 39,536,653 | 2,488 | 6% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 186 | 6% |
| 11 | Vermont | 623,657 | 37 | 6% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 523 | 5% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 486 | 5% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 371 | 5% |
| 15 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 307 | 5% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 288 | 5% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 92 | 5% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 70 | 5% |
| 19 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 51 | 5% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 148 | 4% |
Most common cities for engineers/estimator
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $76,480 |
| 2 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $65,898 |
| 3 | New Bedford | 1 | 1% | $99,055 |
| 4 | Overland Park | 1 | 1% | $62,820 |
| 5 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $80,101 |
| 6 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $74,086 |
| 7 | Saint Paul | 1 | 0% | $72,941 |
Engineer/Estimator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of engineer/estimator experts
Weber State University
What will help Engineers/Estimator increase their earning potential?
Dr. A. Tye Gardner Ph.D.: Getting a master's degree goes a long way to making candidates stand out and improving earnings. My recommendation is to tailor your MS degree to the specific field you're interested in working in, because employers really want to see candidates that are passionate about the field, and very few people survive a graduate degree without at least a little passion. Available salary data indicates that if you choose an affordable program (let's just say Weber State University), it takes only a few years to pay off the added cost, increases starting salaries, and dramatically improves long-term earning potential. Moreover, you can find electrical engineers with MBAs at C-level positions all over the country. It turns out being an EE makes you a good candidate for business leadership.