What are the main factors that influence an Estimating Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Estimating Engineer's salary?

An Estimating Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Cost Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $72,613, a Estimating Engineer (2-4 years)earns $88,730, a Cost Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,571, a Cost Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $135,360, a Cost Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $159,499,

What are the highest paying states for an Estimating Engineer?

Estimating Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Estimating Engineer roles are District of Columbia $95,850, California $95,486, Massachusetts $94,214. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Estimating Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Estimating Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Estimating Director: $204,450; Director Of Estimating: $203,950; Estimating Senior Manager: $176,088; Estimating Manager: $141,179; Estimating Supervisor: $124,007.

Estimating Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Estimating Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Estimating Engineer in Delaware is $87,868 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Estimating Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,387
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,305 to $97,038
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,419

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Estimating Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,038	$8,087	$1,866	$47
Average	$87,868	$7,322	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$80,305	$6,692	$1,544	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Estimating Engineer Salaries

An Estimating Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Estimating Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Estimating Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $72,613
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,730
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $111,571
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $135,360
Expert (over 8 years): $159,499

Levels	Salary
Cost Engi... Level Estimating Engineer	$72,613
Estimatin... Level Estimating Engineer	$88,730
Cost Engi... Level Estimating Engineer	$111,571
Cost Engi... Level Estimating Engineer	$135,360
Cost Engi... Level Estimating Engineer	$159,499

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How Do Estimating Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Estimating Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $95,850.
California: $95,486.
Massachusetts: $94,214.

District of Columbia $95,850 California $95,486 Massachusetts $94,214 Washington $93,867 New Jersey $93,833 Alaska $93,712 Connecticut $92,517 New York $92,032

Hawaii $90,483 Rhode Island $89,755 Maryland $89,262 Minnesota $88,587 Colorado $88,327 Illinois $88,240 Oregon $87,911 Delaware $87,669

New Hampshire $87,517 Virginia $87,176 Pennsylvania $86,180 Nevada $85,678 North Dakota $85,513 Michigan $85,254 Wisconsin $85,159 Vermont $84,968

Texas $84,440 Maine $84,405 Arizona $84,353 Ohio $84,293 Georgia $83,496 Indiana $83,098 Wyoming $83,020 Utah $82,899

Iowa $82,847 Kansas $82,432 Louisiana $82,310 North Carolina $82,267 Missouri $82,250 Florida $81,912 Montana $81,730 Nebraska $81,557

Kentucky $81,462 South Carolina $81,116 Tennessee $80,899 Idaho $80,813 New Mexico $80,181 Oklahoma $80,042 Alabama $79,532 South Dakota $78,674

Arkansas $78,207 West Virginia $77,956 Mississippi $77,203

Top Paying Cities for Estimating Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $90,734
Little Creek: $89,894
Magnolia: $90,266

Lincoln, DE $90,734 Little Creek, DE $89,894 Magnolia, DE $90,266 Milford, DE $90,734 Marydel, DE $89,556 Millsboro, DE $90,734 Millville, DE $91,340 Milton, DE $90,734

Nassau, DE $90,734 Ocean View, DE $91,340 Rehoboth Beach, DE $91,340 Seaford, DE $89,781 Selbyville, DE $91,340 Smyrna, DE $89,452 Viola, DE $90,266 Woodside, DE $90,006

Bear, DE $88,794 Newark, DE $88,829 Claymont, DE $88,898 Delaware City, DE $88,829 Hockessin, DE $88,898 Kirkwood, DE $88,829 Middletown, DE $89,271 Montchanin, DE $88,898

New Castle, DE $88,898 Odessa, DE $89,392 Port Penn, DE $88,587 Rockland, DE $88,898 Saint Georges, DE $88,829 Townsend, DE $89,262 Winterthur, DE $88,898 Lewes, DE $90,734

Wilmington, DE $88,898 Dover, DE $89,851 Dover Afb, DE $90,058 Bethany Beach, DE $91,340 Bethel, DE $89,781 Bridgeville, DE $90,734 Camden Wyoming, DE $89,946 Cheswold, DE $89,643

Clayton, DE $89,418 Dagsboro, DE $91,340 Delmar, DE $89,781 Ellendale, DE $90,734 Felton, DE $90,734 Fenwick Island, DE $91,340 Frankford, DE $91,340 Frederica, DE $90,734

Georgetown, DE $90,734 Greenwood, DE $90,734 Harbeson, DE $90,734 Harrington, DE $90,734 Hartly, DE $89,374 Houston, DE $90,734 Kenton, DE $89,418 Laurel, DE $89,781

Yorklyn, DE $88,898

Estimating Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Estimating Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$80,305

Average $87,868/year

$97,038

$6,692

Average $7,322/month

$8,087

$1,544

Average $1,690/week

$1,866

$39

Average $42/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,038	$8,087	$1,866	$47
Average	$87,868	$7,322	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$80,305	$6,692	$1,544	$39

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