What are the main factors that influence an Assistant Construction Estimator's salary?

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

How does experience change An Assistant Construction Estimator's salary?

An Assistant Construction Estimator's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,745 for beginners, reaching about $55,024 at mid-level, and approach $55,222 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Assistant Construction Estimator?

Assistant Construction Estimator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assistant Construction Estimator roles are District of Columbia $58,063, California $57,842, Massachusetts $57,072. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Assistant Construction Estimator roles make?

Salaries for Assistant Construction Estimator level roles vary by specialization: Residential Construction Estimator: $156,996; Construction Project Manager/Estimator: $117,437; Construction Estimator: $89,504; Construction Cost Estimator: $86,924; Construction Project Estimator: $85,188.

Assistant Construction Estimator Salary in Colorado

How much does an Assistant Construction Estimator make in Colorado? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Construction Estimator in Colorado is $53,506 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, an Assistant Construction Estimator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,585
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,179 to $58,258
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43,329

10% $43,329

50% (Median) $53,506

90% $62,585

Assistant Construction Estimator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,258	$4,855	$1,120	$28
Average	$53,506	$4,459	$1,029	$26
25th Percentile	$48,179	$4,015	$927	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Construction Estimator Salaries

An Assistant Construction Estimator'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 Assistant Construction Estimator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Construction Estimator'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): $50,745
Early Career (1-2 years): $52,515
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,024
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $55,024
Expert (over 8 years): $55,222

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Assistant Construction Estimator	less than 1 year	$50,745
Early Career Level Assistant Construction Estimator	1-2 years	$52,515
Mid-Level Level Assistant Construction Estimator	2-4 years	$55,024
Senior-Level Level Assistant Construction Estimator	5-8 years	$55,024
Expert Level Assistant Construction Estimator	over 8 years	$55,222

How Do Assistant Construction Estimator 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 Assistant Construction Estimators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $58,063.
California: $57,842.
Massachusetts: $57,072.

District of Columbia $58,063 California $57,842 Massachusetts $57,072 Washington $56,862 New Jersey $56,841 Alaska $56,767 Connecticut $56,044 New York $55,750

Hawaii $54,811 Rhode Island $54,371 Maryland $54,072 Minnesota $53,663 Colorado $53,506 Illinois $53,453 Oregon $53,254 Delaware $53,107

New Hampshire $53,015 Virginia $52,808 Pennsylvania $52,205 Nevada $51,901 North Dakota $51,801 Michigan $51,644 Wisconsin $51,586 Vermont $51,471

Texas $51,151 Maine $51,130 Arizona $51,099 Ohio $51,062 Georgia $50,579 Indiana $50,338 Wyoming $50,291 Utah $50,218

Iowa $50,186 Kansas $49,934 Louisiana $49,861 North Carolina $49,835 Missouri $49,824 Florida $49,620 Montana $49,510 Nebraska $49,405

Kentucky $49,347 South Carolina $49,137 Tennessee $49,006 Idaho $48,954 New Mexico $48,571 Oklahoma $48,487 Alabama $48,178 South Dakota $47,658

Arkansas $47,375 West Virginia $47,223 Mississippi $46,767

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Construction Estimator

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:

Glen Haven: $52,458
Hygiene: $54,281
Johnstown: $52,575

Glen Haven, CO $52,458

Hygiene, CO $54,281

Johnstown, CO $52,575

Laporte, CO $51,992

Livermore, CO $51,823

Loveland, CO $52,411

Lyons, CO $54,186

Masonville, CO $52,025

Mead, CO $53,172

Milliken, CO $52,502

Niwot, CO $54,707

Red Feather Lakes, CO $51,966

Severance, CO $52,067

Timnath, CO $51,999

Wellington, CO $51,708

Windsor, CO $52,074

Brighton, CO $53,365

Ault, CO $51,975

Briggsdale, CO $51,989

Carr, CO $51,095

Eastlake, CO $53,504

Eaton, CO $52,139

Evans, CO $52,405

Fort Lupton, CO $53,213

Galeton, CO $52,145

Gilcrest, CO $52,691

Gill, CO $52,230

Greeley, CO $52,276

Henderson, CO $53,448

Hudson, CO $53,038

Keenesburg, CO $52,782

Kersey, CO $52,236

La Salle, CO $52,600

Lucerne, CO $52,220

Nunn, CO $51,810

Orchard, CO $51,983

Pierce, CO $52,008

Ohio City, CO $52,543

Parlin, CO $52,296

Penrose, CO $51,840

Pitkin, CO $52,478

Poncha Springs, CO $52,123

Powderhorn, CO $52,187

Rockvale, CO $51,604

Sargents, CO $52,035

Twin Lakes, CO $53,753

Westcliffe, CO $51,633

Wetmore, CO $51,301

Durango, CO $52,333

Cahone, CO $52,204

Cortez, CO $52,165

Dolores, CO $52,289

Dove Creek, CO $52,153

Egnar, CO $52,181

Hesperus, CO $51,876

Lewis, CO $52,297

Mancos, CO $52,164

Marvel, CO $51,875

Mesa Verde National Park, CO $51,894

Pleasant View, CO $52,055

Rico, CO $52,302

Towaoc, CO $51,948

Yellow Jacket, CO $52,234

Montrose, CO $52,498

Austin, CO $52,566

Bedrock, CO $52,168

Cedaredge, CO $52,619

Cory, CO $52,553

Crawford, CO $52,404

Delta, CO $52,497

Eckert, CO $52,579

Hotchkiss, CO $52,546

Lazear, CO $52,507

Naturita, CO $52,274

Norwood, CO $52,295

Nucla, CO $52,354

Olathe, CO $52,439

Ophir, CO $52,351

Ouray, CO $52,343

Paonia, CO $52,788

Paradox, CO $52,197

Placerville, CO $52,303

Redvale, CO $52,319

Ridgway, CO $52,336

Silverton, CO $52,247

Somerset, CO $52,948

Telluride, CO $52,361

Grand Junction, CO $52,821

Platteville, CO $52,808

Roggen, CO $52,263

Weldona, CO $51,860

Wiggins, CO $52,137

Fort Morgan, CO $51,881

Log Lane Village, CO $52,051

Akron, CO $51,505

Amherst, CO $51,340

Atwood, CO $51,685

Brush, CO $51,682

Crook, CO $51,538

Eckley, CO $51,376

Fleming, CO $51,637

Grover, CO $51,596

Haxtun, CO $51,627

Hereford, CO $51,267

Hillrose, CO $51,733

Holyoke, CO $51,470

Idalia, CO $51,212

Iliff, CO $51,674

Julesburg, CO $51,466

Lindon, CO $51,284

Merino, CO $51,730

New Raymer, CO $51,719

Otis, CO $51,551

Ovid, CO $51,483

Padroni, CO $51,543

Paoli, CO $51,627

Peetz, CO $51,529

Sedgwick, CO $51,502

Snyder, CO $51,692

Sterling, CO $51,774

Stoneham, CO $51,722

Vernon, CO $51,261

Woodrow, CO $51,391

Wray, CO $51,363

Yuma, CO $51,535

Anton, CO $51,297

Arapahoe, CO $50,893

Arriba, CO $51,078

Bethune, CO $51,153

Burlington, CO $51,105

Calhan, CO $51,914

Cascade, CO $52,341

Cheyenne Wells, CO $50,967

Cope, CO $51,273

Cripple Creek, CO $52,242

Divide, CO $52,270

Flagler, CO $51,130

Florissant, CO $52,228

Fountain, CO $51,909

Genoa, CO $51,112

Green Mountain Falls, CO $52,328

Guffey, CO $52,171

Hugo, CO $50,799

Joes, CO $51,324

Karval, CO $50,504

Kirk, CO $51,282

Kit Carson, CO $50,903

Limon, CO $51,420

Lake George, CO $52,306

Manitou Springs, CO $52,341

Matheson, CO $51,383

Peyton, CO $52,159

Ramah, CO $51,051

Rush, CO $51,172

Seibert, CO $51,108

Simla, CO $51,617

Stratton, CO $51,159

U S A F Academy, CO $52,338

Victor, CO $52,219

Vona, CO $51,138

Wild Horse, CO $50,805

Woodland Park, CO $52,298

Yoder, CO $51,370

Colorado Springs, CO $52,341

Clifton, CO $52,788

Fruita, CO $52,657

Gateway, CO $52,286

Glade Park, CO $52,467

Loma, CO $52,675

Mack, CO $52,535

Palisade, CO $52,692

Whitewater, CO $52,463

Glenwood Springs, CO $53,330

Dinosaur, CO $52,449

Aspen, CO $54,329

Snowmass Village, CO $54,327

Avon, CO $53,839

Basalt, CO $54,156

Carbondale, CO $53,954

Collbran, CO $52,640

Craig, CO $53,027

De Beque, CO $52,634

Eagle, CO $53,619

Edwards, CO $53,734

Parachute, CO $52,908

Battlement Mesa, CO $52,859

Gypsum, CO $53,352

Hamilton, CO $53,253

Hayden, CO $53,102

Maybell, CO $52,514

Meeker, CO $53,258

Meredith, CO $53,978

Mesa, CO $52,615

Minturn, CO $53,675

Molina, CO $52,583

New Castle, CO $53,146

Rangely, CO $52,662

Red Cliff, CO $53,668

Rifle, CO $53,014

Silt, CO $52,993

Slater, CO $52,775

Snowmass, CO $54,218

Wolcott, CO $53,651

Woody Creek, CO $54,325

Vail, CO $53,905

Pueblo, CO $50,752

Colorado City, CO $51,100

Aguilar, CO $51,322

Arlington, CO $50,419

Avondale, CO $50,888

Beulah, CO $51,103

Boncarbo, CO $51,348

Boone, CO $51,053

Branson, CO $50,928

Campo, CO $50,739

Cheraw, CO $50,836

Crowley, CO $50,945

Eads, CO $50,872

Fort Lyon, CO $50,816

Fowler, CO $50,962

Gardner, CO $51,461

Granada, CO $50,987

Hartman, CO $51,084

Hasty, CO $50,928

Haswell, CO $50,627

Hoehne, CO $51,265

Holly, CO $50,923

Kim, CO $50,875

La Junta, CO $50,908

Lamar, CO $51,063

Las Animas, CO $50,880

La Veta, CO $51,551

Mc Clave, CO $50,936

Manzanola, CO $50,869

Model, CO $50,946

Olney Springs, CO $50,782

Ordway, CO $50,529

Pritchett, CO $50,878

Rocky Ford, CO $50,795

Rye, CO $51,178

Sheridan Lake, CO $50,892

Springfield, CO $50,982

Sugar City, CO $50,394

Swink, CO $50,857

Trinchera, CO $51,045

Trinidad, CO $51,266

Two Buttes, CO $50,979

Vilas, CO $50,972

Walsenburg, CO $51,279

Walsh, CO $50,918

Weston, CO $51,445

Wiley, CO $50,889

Alamosa, CO $51,942

Antonito, CO $51,909

Arboles, CO $52,014

Arvada, CO $53,506

Aurora, CO $53,469

Bayfield, CO $52,160

Broomfield, CO $53,741

Commerce City, CO $53,380

Dupont, CO $53,482

Eldorado Springs, CO $54,756

Lafayette, CO $54,270

Louisville, CO $54,337

Westminster, CO $53,481

Wheat Ridge, CO $53,479

Agate, CO $51,584

Bennett, CO $52,925

Byers, CO $52,293

Castle Rock, CO $52,525

Deer Trail, CO $51,948

Elbert, CO $52,193

Elizabeth, CO $52,633

Englewood, CO $53,469

Franktown, CO $52,490

Kiowa, CO $52,254

Larkspur, CO $52,354

Littleton, CO $53,416

Lone Tree, CO $53,275

Louviers, CO $53,201

Monument, CO $52,303

Palmer Lake, CO $52,308

Parker, CO $53,080

Sedalia, CO $52,552

Strasburg, CO $52,757

Watkins, CO $53,153

Denver, CO $53,464

Thornton, CO $53,506

Boulder, CO $55,020

Golden, CO $53,475

Alma, CO $53,174

Bailey, CO $53,053

Black Hawk, CO $54,009

Bond, CO $53,646

Breckenridge, CO $53,287

Buffalo Creek, CO $52,869

Burns, CO $53,301

Central City, CO $53,705

Clark, CO $52,796

Climax, CO $53,349

Coalmont, CO $52,705

Como, CO $52,525

Conifer, CO $53,191

Cowdrey, CO $52,492

Dillon, CO $53,255

Dumont, CO $53,514

Evergreen, CO $53,382

Empire, CO $53,270

Fairplay, CO $52,574

Fraser, CO $53,330

Frisco, CO $53,584

Georgetown, CO $53,230

Granby, CO $53,188

Grand Lake, CO $53,158

Grant, CO $52,780

Hartsel, CO $52,294

Hot Sulphur Springs, CO $53,116

Idaho Springs, CO $53,423

Idledale, CO $53,420

Indian Hills, CO $53,392

Jamestown, CO $54,931

Jefferson, CO $52,670

Kittredge, CO $53,398

Kremmling, CO $53,111

Leadville, CO $53,284

Mc Coy, CO $53,293

Morrison, CO $53,381

Nederland, CO $54,432

Oak Creek, CO $53,198

Parshall, CO $53,426

Phippsburg, CO $53,250

Pine, CO $52,933

Pinecliffe, CO $54,688

Rand, CO $52,708

Rollinsville, CO $54,178

Shawnee, CO $52,921

Silver Plume, CO $53,004

Steamboat Springs, CO $53,099

Tabernash, CO $53,454

Toponas, CO $53,230

Walden, CO $52,630

Ward, CO $54,288

Winter Park, CO $53,523

Yampa, CO $53,303

Silverthorne, CO $53,539

Longmont, CO $54,069

Allenspark, CO $53,824

Estes Park, CO $53,016

Bellvue, CO $52,337

Berthoud, CO $52,979

Dacono, CO $53,596

Drake, CO $52,356

Erie, CO $53,836

Firestone, CO $53,463

Fort Collins, CO $51,964

Frederick, CO $53,465

Blanca, CO $51,758

Capulin, CO $52,024

Center, CO $51,982

Chama, CO $51,581

Chimney Rock, CO $52,036

Chromo, CO $51,687

Conejos, CO $51,877

Creede, CO $52,149

Crestone, CO $51,782

Del Norte, CO $52,036

Fort Garland, CO $51,642

San Luis, CO $51,432

Homelake, CO $51,987

Hooper, CO $51,815

Ignacio, CO $51,936

Jaroso, CO $51,545

La Jara, CO $51,961

Manassa, CO $51,908

Moffat, CO $51,851

Monte Vista, CO $52,018

Mosca, CO $51,749

Pagosa Springs, CO $52,032

Romeo, CO $52,061

Saguache, CO $52,029

Sanford, CO $51,769

San Pablo, CO $51,503

South Fork, CO $52,088

Villa Grove, CO $51,920

Salida, CO $52,124

Almont, CO $53,466

Buena Vista, CO $53,384

Canon City, CO $51,892

Cimarron, CO $52,242

Coal Creek, CO $51,584

Coaldale, CO $51,997

Cotopaxi, CO $51,851

Crested Butte, CO $53,747

Florence, CO $51,503

Monarch, CO $52,233

Granite, CO $53,017

Gunnison, CO $52,283

Hillside, CO $51,832

Howard, CO $52,091

Lake City, CO $52,239

Nathrop, CO $52,281

Assistant Construction Estimator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Construction Estimator'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.

$48,179

Average $53,506/year

$58,258

$4,015

Average $4,459/month

$4,855

$927

Average $1,029/week

$1,120

$23

Average $26/hour

$28

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$58,258	$4,855	$1,120	$28
Average	$53,506	$4,459	$1,029	$26
25th Percentile	$48,179	$4,015	$927	$23

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