U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPrepare 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.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183,790 | 0.8 % | $29.84 | $62,060 | 0.3 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $16.39 | $21.12 | $27.82 | $36.44 | $45.97 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $34,100 | $43,920 | $57,860 | $75,790 | $95,620 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Contractors | 28,560 | 1.73 | $31.23 | $64,970 |
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 18,350 | 2.76 | $33.37 | $69,410 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 15,440 | 2.17 | $29.33 | $61,010 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 14,490 | 2.18 | $29.06 | $60,450 |
| Residential Building Construction | 11,560 | 1.96 | $28.63 | $59,540 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidential Building Construction | 18,350 | 2.76 | $33.37 | $69,410 |
| Building Finishing Contractors | 14,490 | 2.18 | $29.06 | $60,450 |
| Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors | 15,440 | 2.17 | $29.33 | $61,010 |
| Residential Building Construction | 11,560 | 1.96 | $28.63 | $59,540 |
| Other Specialty Trade Contractors | 9,550 | 1.78 | $29.79 | $61,950 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Financial Investment Activities | (8) | (8) | $48.71 | $101,320 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 30 | 0.02 | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 30 | 0.13 | $38.29 | $79,640 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 570 | 0.53 | $37.82 | $78,660 |
| Electronics and Appliance Stores | (8) | (8) | $37.54 | $78,070 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 20,990 | 1.50 | 1.04 | $34.16 | $71,060 |
| Texas | 14,010 | 1.39 | 0.96 | $30.09 | $62,600 |
| Florida | 11,180 | 1.57 | 1.09 | $27.44 | $57,080 |
| New York | 9,590 | 1.15 | 0.80 | $33.69 | $70,070 |
| Pennsylvania | 9,410 | 1.72 | 1.19 | $28.90 | $60,120 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 4,330 | 2.01 | 1.39 | $29.35 | $61,040 |
| Oregon | 3,070 | 1.96 | 1.35 | $29.58 | $61,520 |
| Virginia | 6,880 | 1.95 | 1.35 | $29.67 | $61,710 |
| Wisconsin | 4,810 | 1.84 | 1.27 | $28.54 | $59,360 |
| Washington | 4,940 | 1.83 | 1.27 | $30.83 | $64,120 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 280 | 0.92 | 0.64 | $37.49 | $77,970 |
| Massachusetts | 4,170 | 1.34 | 0.93 | $35.61 | $74,070 |
| District of Columbia | 200 | 0.32 | 0.22 | $35.45 | $73,740 |
| California | 20,990 | 1.50 | 1.04 | $34.16 | $71,060 |
| New York | 9,590 | 1.15 | 0.80 | $33.69 | $70,070 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,490 | 0.90 | 0.62 | $38.47 | $80,010 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 4,370 | 1.23 | 0.85 | $32.44 | $67,470 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 4,160 | 1.66 | 1.15 | $34.16 | $71,050 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 4,140 | 1.09 | 0.75 | $33.00 | $68,630 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 3,790 | 1.66 | 1.15 | $31.89 | $66,330 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 3,040 | 1.38 | 0.95 | $29.25 | $60,850 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 2,930 | 1.47 | 1.01 | $29.94 | $62,270 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,820 | 1.56 | 1.08 | $32.58 | $67,770 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,660 | 1.59 | 1.10 | $29.99 | $62,380 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 2,660 | 1.97 | 1.36 | $33.13 | $68,900 |