Estimator demographics and statistics in the US

Estimator demographics research summary. Zippia estimates estimator demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our 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 estimators after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 190,634 estimators currently employed in the United States.
  • 17.9% of all estimators are women, while 82.1% are men.
  • The average estimator age is 46 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of estimators is White (75.6%), 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 estimators are LGBT.
  • Estimators are 83% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Estimator demographics by:

Estimator gender statistics

17.9% of estimators are women and 82.1% of estimators are men.
  • Male, 82.1%
  • Female, 17.9%

Estimator gender ratio

Gender
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Male82.1%
Female17.9%

Estimator gender pay gap

Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$70,848
female-income
Female Income
$60,139

Estimator gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in estimator positions over time. Currently, 17.9% of estimators are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Estimator gender ratio by year

Year
ascdesc
Male
ascdesc
Female
ascdesc
201084.55%15.45%
201187.79%12.21%
201283.07%16.93%
201385.23%14.77%
201486.22%13.78%
201582.54%17.46%
201685.09%14.91%
201785.39%14.61%
201882.91%17.09%
201984.37%15.63%
202082.13%17.87%
202182.13%17.87%

Estimator related jobs gender ratio

We compared 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 TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Estimator82%18%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%

Timber Buyer: 97%

Timber Buyer: 3%

Chief Estimator: 95%

Chief Estimator: 5%

Electronic Security Specialist: 94%

Electronic Security Specialist: 6%

Estimator: 82%

Estimator: 18%

Human Resources Administrative Assistant: 9%

Human Resources Administrative Assistant: 91%

Conference Planning Manager: 9%

Conference Planning Manager: 91%

Wedding Coordinator: 9%

Wedding Coordinator: 91%

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25%
50%
75%
100%

Estimator demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among estimators is White, which makes up 75.6% of all estimators. Comparatively, 13.7% of estimators are Hispanic or Latino and 4.5% of estimators are Asian.
  • White, 75.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
  • Asian, 4.5%
  • Unknown, 3.8%
  • Black or African American, 2.2%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%

Estimator Race

Estimator Race
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
White75.6%
Hispanic or Latino13.7%
Asian4.5%
Unknown3.8%
Black or African American2.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Estimator race and ethnicity over time

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

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Estimator race and ethnicity by year

Year
ascdesc
White
ascdesc
Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201083.87%1.62%3.43%9.64%
201184.78%1.30%3.11%9.08%
201283.46%1.58%3.53%10.03%
201384.88%1.89%3.05%9.12%
201482.11%1.86%4.04%10.63%
201582.56%1.24%4.39%10.08%
201682.39%1.77%3.18%10.89%
201780.54%1.98%4.51%10.94%
201882.39%1.81%3.58%10.42%
201980.37%2.03%3.72%12.18%
202079.36%1.72%3.75%12.18%
202175.60%2.24%4.45%13.66%

Estimator wage gap by race

According to our data, asian estimators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american estimators have the lowest average salary at $66,733.
$77,000
$75,000
$73,000
$71,000
$69,000
$67,000
$65,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$71,553
White$71,108
Black or African American$66,733
Asian$75,874
Hispanic or Latino$69,287

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Average estimator age

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

Estimator age by race and gender

Race
ascdesc
Male Age
ascdesc
Female Age
ascdesc
Unknown35.536
White4944
Black or African American37
Asian53
Hispanic or Latino4341

Estimator age breakdown

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

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years

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Estimator age breakdown

Estimator Years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
40+ years67%
30-40 years24%
20-30 years9%

Estimator educational attainment

The most common degree for estimators is bachelor's degree, with 55% of estimators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 55%
  • Associate, 23%
  • High School Diploma, 10%
  • Master's, 5%
  • Other Degrees, 7%

Estimators by degree level

Estimator Degree
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Bachelor's55%
Associate23%
High School Diploma10%
Master's5%
Other Degrees7%

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Estimator wage gap by degree level

According to the data, estimators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $77,618 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, estimators earn a median annual income of $72,160 compared to $67,650 for estimators with an Associate degree.
$78,000
$75,000
$72,000
$69,000
$66,000
$63,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$77,618
High School Diploma or Less$65,781
Bachelor's Degree$72,160
Some College/ Associate Degree$67,650

Estimator employment statistics

Most estimators work for a private in the construction industry.

Company size where estimators work

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

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

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Estimator jobs by employer size

Company Size
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees15%
100 - 500 employees25%
500 - 1,000 employees10%
1,000 - 10,000 employees30%
> 10,000 employees13%

Estimator jobs by company type

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

Public

Private

Government

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Estimator:

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Estimator jobs by sector

Company Type
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Education0%
Public16%
Private83%
Government1%

Estimator jobs by industry

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

Construction

Professional

Manufacturing

Fortune 500

Automotive

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Estimator turnover and employment statistics

Estimator unemployment rate over time

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

Estimator unemployment rate by year

Year
ascdesc
Estimator Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
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 estimator tenure

The average estimator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 20,278 estimators resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

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Estimator tenure statistics

Number of years
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Less than 1 year21%
1-2 years36%
3-4 years15%
5-7 years14%
8-10 years5%
11+ years8%

Estimator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of estimators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Estimator4.41%-
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Employment Interviewer8.93%3,052
Data Science Internship10.00%124,258
Lead Contractor11.05%18,840
Certified Driver Examiner11.64%36,416
Fundraising Internship19.25%47,147

Fundraising Internship: 19.25%

Certified Driver Examiner: 11.64%

Lead Contractor: 11.05%

Data Science Internship: 10.00%

Employment Interviewer: 8.93%

Demand Planner: 8.65%

Estimator: 4.41%

Similar estimator jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
ascdesc
Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Demand Planner8.65%27,351
Employment Interviewer8.93%3,052
Data Science Internship10.00%124,258
Lead Contractor11.05%18,840
Certified Driver Examiner11.64%36,416
Fundraising Internship19.25%47,147

Foreign languages spoken by estimators

The most common foreign language among estimators is Spanish at 67.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 5.6% and German is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
  • Spanish, 67.0%
  • French, 5.6%
  • German, 3.2%
  • Russian, 2.7%
  • Portuguese, 2.4%
  • Other, 19.1%

Estimator languages spoken

Foreign Language
ascdesc
Percentages
ascdesc
Spanish67.0%
French5.6%
German3.2%
Russian2.7%
Portuguese2.4%
Other19.1%

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