Occupation ยท SOC 13-1051
Cost Estimators: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of cost estimators can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 219,530 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $77,070 ($37.05 an hour).
US employment
219,530
Median annual wage
$77,070
Mean annual wage
$83,160
Median hourly wage
$37.05
Education and training
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
4
Considerable preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Massachusetts$102,680
- California$84,610
- District of Columbia$84,410
- New York$82,940
- Washington$82,900
Top 5 after cost of living
- Massachusetts$97,090
- Iowa$86,930
- South Dakota$82,030
- Ohio$81,330
- Tennessee$81,170
Step up: related remote jobs that pay more
| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logisticians | $80,880 | $3,810 (+4.9%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,140 | $24,070 (+31.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $167,740 | $90,670 (+117.6%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Civil Engineers | $99,590 | $22,520 (+29.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Electrical Engineers | $111,910 | $34,840 (+45.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Sales Engineers | $121,520 | $44,450 (+57.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California25,580
- 2. Texas21,810
- 3. Florida14,640
- 4. New York9,790
- 5. Pennsylvania9,370
- 6. Ohio8,500
- 7. Washington7,320
- 8. Missouri6,990
- 9. North Carolina6,620
- 10. Virginia6,570
States that pay the most
- 1. Massachusetts$102,680
- 2. California$84,610
- 3. District of Columbia$84,410
- 4. New York$82,940
- 5. Washington$82,900
- 6. Colorado$81,990
- 7. Maryland$81,490
- 8. New Jersey$80,880
- 9. Nevada$80,270
- 10. Minnesota$79,950
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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