The table below provides information about the number of workers in this occupation in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
About half of all cost estimators work in the construction industry. Many others work in manufacturing.
Major employers:
- Specialty trade contractors
- Construction companies
- Manufacturing companies
Outlook
Demand for this occupation is expected to decline. Cost estimation software is increasing productivity, reducing the need for cost estimators. However, openings will occur as workers retire or leave this occupation.
Job prospects are best for those with a degree in construction science, construction management, or building science and work experience. Those with experience in construction software, such as computer-aided design software (CAD) will have good prospects as well. Construction is also sensitive to the economy, when the economy is doing well there will be more need for construction related occupations.
Cost Estimators (CIS 100286)
Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
This occupation |
All occupations |
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Illinois |
6,733 Large |
& |
9.0% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
739 High |
Champaign Area |
119 Medium |
& |
14.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
14 High |
Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
144 Large |
& |
9.0% |
5.0% |
>>>> |
16 High |
Cook County |
2,432 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
266 High |
Decatur Area |
92 Large |
& |
3.3% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
397 Large |
& |
11.3% |
9.7% |
>>>> |
44 High |
Du Page County |
844 Large |
& |
5.2% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
87 High |
Edwardsville Area |
154 Large |
& |
11.7% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
18 High |
Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
52 Medium |
& |
15.4% |
7.0% |
>>>> |
7 Moderate |
Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
91 Large |
& |
3.3% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
9 Moderate |
Lake County |
419 Large |
& |
13.4% |
8.6% |
>>>> |
49 High |
McHenry County |
188 Large |
& |
15.4% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
22 High |
Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
84 Medium |
& |
9.5% |
6.8% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
Northwest Illinois Area |
156 Large |
& |
7.7% |
3.6% |
>>>> |
16 High |
Peoria-Bloomington Area |
329 Large |
& |
7.9% |
7.3% |
>>>> |
36 High |
Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
90 Large |
& |
6.7% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
10 Moderate |
Rock Island-Moline Area |
113 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
5.7% |
>>>> |
11 Moderate |
Rockford Area |
219 Large |
& |
14.2% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
25 High |
Shawnee National Forest Area |
34 Medium |
& |
2.9% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Springfield Area |
116 Medium |
& |
12.9% |
4.7% |
>>>> |
14 Moderate |
St Louis-Belleville Area |
176 Large |
& |
18.2% |
6.4% |
>>>> |
21 High |
Vermilion County |
25 Medium |
& |
8.0% |
4.9% |
>>>> |
3 Few |
Will County |
381 Large |
& |
12.9% |
9.1% |
>>>> |
44 High |
United States |
214,200 Large |
& |
-1.5% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
17,500 High |