Cost Estimators (13-1051) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,030
Mean wage		$36.72
Entry wage		$24.06
10th percentile wage		$21.89
50th percentile wage		$34.57
90th percentile wage		$54.84

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Specialty Trade Contractors	650	32.1%
Construction of Buildings	220	10.7%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	210	10.3%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	150	7.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing	210	$43.59
Construction of Buildings	220	$39.29
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	40	$37.29
Printing and Related Support Activities	40	$35.18

Cost Estimators (13-1051)

Prepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$34.57		$36.65		-$2.08
2017	$34.21	+1.1%	$36.27	+1.1%	-$2.05
2016	$33.41	+2.4%	$35.42	+2.4%	-$2.00
2015	$32.63	+2.4%	$34.59	+2.4%	-$1.96
2014	$31.73	+2.9%	$33.63	+2.9%	-$1.90
2013	$30.98	+2.4%	$32.84	+2.4%	-$1.86
2012	$30.23	+2.5%	$32.04	+2.5%	-$1.81
2011	$29.73	+1.7%	$31.52	+1.7%	-$1.78
2010	$29.27	+1.6%	$31.03	+1.6%	-$1.76
2009	$28.65	+2.2%	$30.37	+2.2%	-$1.72
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$34.57		$22.55		$12.02
2017	$34.21	+1.1%	$22.31	+1.1%	$11.90
2016	$33.41	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$11.69
2015	$32.63	+2.4%	$21.22	+2.3%	$11.41
2014	$31.73	+2.9%	$20.77	+2.1%	$10.95
2013	$30.98	+2.4%	$20.33	+2.2%	$10.65
2012	$30.23	+2.5%	$19.92	+2.1%	$10.31
2011	$29.73	+1.7%	$19.58	+1.7%	$10.16
2010	$29.27	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$10.00
2009	$28.65	+2.2%	$18.95	+1.7%	$9.70

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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