Construction estimator pay moves based on years of experience, project size and complexity, sector (heavy civil, data center, rail, tunnels, wastewater, and site development all carry different premiums), geographic market, software proficiency, and any relevant certifications. Estimators working on large-scale infrastructure or data center programs tend to earn more than those on smaller scopes. Coastal metros and high-growth markets like Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas also push ranges higher. We recruit estimators nationwide across our canon sectors, so we see these differences play out in real searches every day. For current pay ranges by role, see our Construction Placement Pay Index at https://amundsongroup.com/construction-pay-index/