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Description

Cost Estimators - Prepare 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.

O*NET code 13-1051.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $62,060 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $29.84. The average wage in New Mexico is below the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $27.97 and most workers in this occupation earn between $18.03 and $32.94 per hour.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Cost Estimators
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$62,060
National Hourly$29.84
Statewide Annual$37,498$58,182$68,524
Statewide Hourly$18.03$27.97$32.94
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque Annual$38,468$59,011$69,282
Hourly $18.49$28.37$33.31
Farmington Annual$37,740$53,384$61,206
Hourly $18.14$25.67$29.43
Las Cruces Annual---
Hourly ---
Santa Fe Annual$42,534$59,084$67,359
Hourly $20.45$28.41$32.38
+ Regions
Central Annual$38,468$59,011$69,282
Hourly $18.49$28.37$33.31
Eastern Annual$27,411$48,745$59,412
Hourly $13.18$23.44$28.56
Northern Annual$41,533$61,741$71,846
Hourly $19.97$29.68$34.54
Southwestern Annual$32,574$44,503$50,467
Hourly $15.66$21.40$24.26

A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 780 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 24 percent and an estmated 960 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing about average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 19 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Cost Estimators
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico7809602.20%19
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque5306301.77%10
Farmington30503.07%1
Las Cruces50702.97%2
Santa Fe50601.67%1
+ Regions
Central5306301.77%10
Eastern50602.52%1
Northern1101502.57%3
Southwestern60903.67%3


Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Cost Estimators usually need Bachelor's Degree.

Education LevelPercentage
Bachelor's Degree64%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)14%
Master's Degree7%
Some College Courses7%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.4%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)4%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Cost Estimators
+ American Century University
Website:http://www.acuniversity.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreePublic Administration
+ American Public University System-Hollom
Website:http://www.amu.apus.edu/index.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Brookline College
Website:http://brooklinecollege.edu/locations/albuquerque/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Brown Mackie College- Albuquerque
Website:http://www.brownmackie.edu/albuquerque/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Central New Mexico Community College
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Mon
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/montoya/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Sou
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/svc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wes
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/westside/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Central New Mexico Community College-Wo
Website:http://www.cnm.edu/campus/wtc/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Clovis Community College
Website:http://www.clovis.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Computer Career Center
Website:http://www.vistacollege.edu/campuses/las-cruces-nm/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Crownpoint Institute of Technology
Website:http://205.242.219.103/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Dine College Crownpoint Center
Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Dine College Shiprock
Website:http://www.dinecollege.edu/index.php
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Website:http://www.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell
Website:http://www.roswell.enmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Ruidoso
Website:http://www.ruidoso.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ EC-Council University
Website:http://www.eccuni.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Alb
Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/albuquerque.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
+ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Can
Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/cannon.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
+ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Hol
Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online/holloman.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
+ Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Whi
Website:http://worldwide.erau.edu/campuses-online
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
+ Lewis University - Albuquerque
Website:http://www.lewisu.edu/campuses/albuquerque/index.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Luna Community College Main Campus
Website:http://luna.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Luna Community College, Mora
Website:http://luna.edu/mora/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Luna Community College, Santa Rosa
Website:http://luna.edu/santa_rosa/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Luna Community College, Springer
Website:http://luna.edu/springer/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Mesalands Community College
Website:http://www.mesalands.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Navajo Technical College
Website:http://www.navajotech.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ New Mexico Highlands University
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Raton
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ New Mexico Junior College
Website:http://nmjc.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ New Mexico State University - Alamogordo
Website:http://nmsua.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
+ New Mexico State University - Carlsbad
Website:http://cavern2.nmsu.edu/~nmsuc/nmsucmain/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
+ New Mexico State University - Grants
Website:http://grants.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
+ New Mexico State University- Albuquerque
Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
+ New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU)
Website:http://www.nmsu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Doctor's DegreesBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
Bachelor's DegreeCommunity Organization and Advocacy
Bachelor's DegreeMechanical Engineering
Master's DegreeMechanical Engineering
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ NM Institute of Mining & Technology (NMIMT)
Website:http://www.nmt.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeMaterials Engineering
Doctor's DegreesMaterials Engineering
Master's DegreeMaterials Engineering
Bachelor's DegreeMechanical Engineering
+ NMSU - Dona Ana Community College
Website:http://dabcc.nmsu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business/Commerce, General
+ Northern New Mexico College
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Northern New Mexico College - El Rito
Website:http://www.nnmc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ San Juan College
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business Administration and Management, General
+ San Juan College - East
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1742.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business Administration and Management, General
+ San Juan College - West
Website:http://www.sjc.cc.nm.us/pages/1740.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
+ Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institut
Website:http://www.sipi.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Troy State University
Website:http://nm.troy.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
+ Univerisity of New Mexico - Gallup
Website:http://www.gallup.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Associate's DegreeCommunity Organization and Advocacy
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Community Organization and Advocacy
+ University of New Mexico - Los Alamos
Website:http://www.la.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of New Mexico - Valencia
Website:http://www.unm.edu/~unmvc/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Business Administration and Management, General
+ University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM
Website:http://www.unm.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Post-Master's CertificatesBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeConstruction Engineering (NEW)
Master's DegreeManufacturing Engineering (NEW)
Bachelor's DegreeMechanical Engineering
Master's DegreeMechanical Engineering
Master's DegreePublic Administration
+ University of New Mexico Taos Education
Website:http://taos.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of Phoenix - Albuquerque
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/new-mexico-campus.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of Phoenix - Kirtland AFB Lea
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/kirtland-afb-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of Phoenix - Santa Fe
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-fe-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of Phoenix - Santa Teresa
Website:http://www.phoenix.edu/campus-locations/nm/new-mexico-campus/santa-teresa-learning-center.html
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of Saint Francis
Website:https://www.stfrancis.edu/usf-campuses/albuquerque-new-mexico/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ University of the Southwest
Website:http://www.usw.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ UNM School of Continuing Education
Website:http://dce.unm.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; < 1 yr.Business Administration and Management, General
+ Wayland Baptist University - Albuquerque
Website:http://www.wbu.edu/albuquerque/default.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Wayland Baptist University - Cannon AFB
Website:http://www.wbu.edu/clovis/default.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Wayland Baptist University - Clovis
Website:http://www.wbu.edu/clovis/default.htm
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Wayland Baptist University-Kirtland AFB
Website:http://www.wbu.edu/colleges-in-albuquerque/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Webster University - Albuquerque Metro
Website:http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions/graduate/locations/albu.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Webster University - Kirtland Air Force
Website:http://admissions.webster.edu/admissions/graduate/locations/albu.asp
TypeStandardized Program Title
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Western Governors University (WGU)
Website:http://www.wgu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
+ Western New Mexico University
Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Master's DegreeBusiness Administration and Management, General
Bachelor's DegreeBusiness/Commerce, General
Bachelor's DegreeOperations Management and Supervision
Bachelor's DegreePublic Administration

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License

No New Mexico occupational license is required.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels
Applied MathematicsApplied TechnologyListeningLocating InformationObersvationReading for InformationTeamworkWriting
43445543

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Industires that Hire Cost Estimators in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Administrative and Support Services*
Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers*
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing*
Construction of Buildings27.7%
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing2.1%
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing*
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction7.8%
Machinery Manufacturing1.7%
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods*
Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers*
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing*
Paper Manufacturing*
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services5.6%
Repair and Maintenance*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job1.0%
Specialty Trade Contractors37.4%
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing*
Truck Transportation*
Warehousing and Storage*
Wholesale Electronic Markets and Agents and Brokers*

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Building Construction Estimator
  • Building Estimator
  • Construction Estimator
  • Construction Job Cost Estimator
  • Cost Estimator
  • Cost Recovery/Investment Recovery Technician
  • Crating and Moving Estimator
  • Design Consultant
  • Electrical Estimator
  • Environmental Marketing Specialist
  • Estimator
  • Estimator Project Manager
  • Job Estimator
  • Job Estimator, Cost
  • Operations Manager
  • Procurement Technician
  • Production Cost Estimator
  • Project Manager
  • Quantity Surveyor
  • Sales Engineer

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