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 |
5,089 Medium |
& |
4.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
481 Moderate |
| Champaign Area |
90 Small |
& |
-1.1% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
127 Small |
& |
0.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
1,882 Medium |
& |
4.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
178 Few |
| Decatur Area |
67 Small |
& |
4.5% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
316 Medium |
& |
5.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
31 Very few |
| Du Page County |
652 Medium |
& |
1.2% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
112 Small |
& |
4.5% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
40 Very small |
& |
-10.0% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
73 Small |
& |
1.4% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Lake County |
322 Medium |
& |
9.3% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
33 Very few |
| McHenry County |
138 Medium |
& |
8.0% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
56 Small |
& |
8.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
120 Small |
& |
0.8% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
230 Medium |
& |
0.9% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
63 Small |
& |
6.3% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
81 Small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
159 Medium |
& |
2.5% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
20 Very small |
& |
5.0% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
86 Small |
& |
2.3% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
120 Small |
& |
2.5% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
12 Very small |
& |
-8.3% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Will County |
281 Medium |
& |
8.9% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
227,900 Large |
& |
-3.6% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
18,000 Moderate |