JobSOC 13-1051

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.

Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).

01.

Studied through

7 programs

Materials Engineering14.1801
Mechanical Engineering14.1901
Construction Engineering14.3301
Manufacturing Engineering14.3601
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician15.1001
Business/Commerce, General52.0101
Business Administration and Management, General52.0201

02.

Draws on

Mathematics4.4 of 5
Economics and Accounting4.0 of 5
Computers and Electronics3.5 of 5

Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.