Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Specialty trade contractors
- Construction companies
- Manufacturing companies
Outlook
Demand for this career 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 career.
Job prospects are best for those with a degree in construction science, construction management, or building science and work experience.
Cost Estimators (CIS 100286)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
6,141 Medium |
& |
-1.7% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
489 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
115 Small |
& |
-2.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
134 Small |
& |
-3.0% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,139 Medium |
& |
-2.0% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
169 Few |
| Decatur Area |
82 Small |
& |
-8.5% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
394 Medium |
& |
-0.3% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
33 Few |
| Du Page County |
812 Large |
& |
-3.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
63 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
151 Medium |
& |
3.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
42 Small |
& |
0.0% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
93 Small |
& |
-5.4% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Lake County |
401 Medium |
& |
-2.2% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| McHenry County |
179 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
76 Small |
& |
0.0% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
132 Medium |
& |
0.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
309 Medium |
& |
-0.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
25 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
75 Small |
& |
1.3% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
101 Small |
& |
3.0% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
200 Medium |
& |
0.0% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
25 Very small |
& |
8.0% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
105 Small |
& |
-3.8% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
156 Medium |
& |
-3.8% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
16 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
350 Medium |
& |
0.6% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
221,400 Large |
& |
-4.2% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
16,900 Moderate |