Estimator vs millwork estimator

The differences between estimators and millwork estimators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an estimator and a millwork estimator. Additionally, an estimator has an average salary of $67,162, which is higher than the $59,589 average annual salary of a millwork estimator.

The top three skills for an estimator include customer service, cost estimates and project management. The most important skills for a millwork estimator are architectural drawings, general contractors, and customer service.

Estimator vs millwork estimator overview

	Estimator	Millwork Estimator
Yearly salary	$67,162	$59,589
Hourly rate	$32.29	$28.65
Growth rate	-2%	-2%
Number of jobs	12,567	11,541
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	2	2

Estimator vs millwork estimator salary

Estimators and millwork estimators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Estimator	Millwork Estimator
Average salary	$67,162	$59,589
Salary range	Between $46,000 And $96,000	Between $39,000 And $90,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	-
Highest paying state	Vermont	-
Best paying company	BlackRock	-
Best paying industry	Manufacturing	-

Differences between estimator and millwork estimator education

There are a few differences between an estimator and a millwork estimator in terms of educational background:

	Estimator	Millwork Estimator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 55%	Bachelor's Degree, 40%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo	California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

Estimator vs millwork estimator demographics

Here are the differences between estimators' and millwork estimators' demographics:

	Estimator	Millwork Estimator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 82.1% Female, 17.9%	Male, 81.6% Female, 18.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 2.2% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 13.7% Asian, 4.5% White, 75.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 2.0% Unknown, 3.7% Hispanic or Latino, 10.1% Asian, 3.7% White, 80.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between estimator and millwork estimator duties and responsibilities

Estimator example responsibilities.

Achieve and maintain high CSI ratings measure by an independent consumer rating firm.
Manage prevailing wage for payroll and prepare and submit bi-weekly certify payroll reports.
Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
Facilitate all product installation and replacement of equipment; including scheduling electrical, plumbing, roofing, and crane operator subcontractors.
Review and modify drawings in AutoCad.
Coordinate with MEP consultants during the project.

Millwork estimator example responsibilities.

Manage the estimating of a commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical contracting business.
Obtain measurements, photos and documentation to process remotely Xactimate estimates to submit for insurance and customer approval.
Procure LEED specifications on various products to ensure compliance with customer preferences including reclaim material.

Estimator vs millwork estimator skills

Common estimator skills

Customer Service, 17%
Cost Estimates, 6%
Project Management, 6%
Repair Process, 4%
Work Ethic, 4%
Construction Projects, 4%

Common millwork estimator skills

Architectural Drawings, 69%
General Contractors, 14%
Customer Service, 11%
Building Materials, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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