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Job outlook for estimators in the United States
Estimator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected estimator job growth rate is -2% from 2018-2028.
About -4,400 new jobs for estimators are projected over the next decade.
Estimator salaries have increased 8% for estimators in the last 5 years.
There are over 190,634 estimators currently employed in the United States.
There are 12,567 active estimator job openings in the US.
The average estimator salary is $67,162.
Are estimator jobs in demand?
Yes, estimator jobs are in demand. Estimator demand is projected to grow -2% from 2018 to 2028.
Estimator job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of estimator jobs and the average estimator salary over time.
Estimator jobs over time
Estimator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 190,634 | 0.06% |
| 2020 | 181,884 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 191,592 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 193,052 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 192,413 | 0.06% |
Average estimator salary over time
Estimator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,162 | $32.29 | +2.1% |
| 2025 | $65,790 | $31.63 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $64,570 | $31.04 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $63,633 | $30.59 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $62,302 | $29.95 | +2.3% |
Estimator jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of estimator job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where estimators earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for estimators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 40 | 6% |
| 2 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 162 | 2% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 115 | 2% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 64 | 2% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 311 | 1% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 108 | 1% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 93 | 1% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 92 | 1% |
| 9 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 83 | 1% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 82 | 1% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 79 | 1% |
| 12 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 62 | 1% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 48 | 1% |
| 14 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 31 | 1% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 26 | 1% |
| 16 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 15 | 1% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 11 | 1% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 9 | 1% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 6 | 1% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 4 | 1% |
Most common cities for estimators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Novi | 6 | 10% | $70,398 |
| 2 | Lenexa | 5 | 9% | $62,337 |
| 3 | Fort Myers | 6 | 8% | $56,021 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 18 | 4% | $59,163 |
| 5 | Orlando | 8 | 3% | $56,061 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | 6 | 3% | $55,837 |
| 7 | Des Moines | 6 | 3% | $57,492 |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | 5 | 3% | $69,849 |
| 9 | Indianapolis | 18 | 2% | $60,379 |
| 10 | Boston | 15 | 2% | $80,635 |
| 11 | Denver | 12 | 2% | $65,638 |
| 12 | Tampa | 8 | 2% | $55,985 |
| 13 | Chicago | 23 | 1% | $65,181 |
| 14 | Phoenix | 14 | 1% | $63,775 |
| 15 | San Diego | 13 | 1% | $72,280 |
| 16 | Detroit | 8 | 1% | $70,500 |
| 17 | Jacksonville | 8 | 1% | $56,898 |
| 18 | San Jose | 6 | 1% | $82,841 |
| 19 | San Francisco | 5 | 1% | $83,524 |
| 20 | Los Angeles | 7 | 0% | $74,068 |