Construction Project Estimator Salary in Indianapolis, IN

How much does a Construction Project Estimator make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Construction Project Estimator in Indianapolis, IN is $90,351. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,137 to $104,645, with most professionals earning between $59,376 and $117,658.

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Common responsibilities of a Construction Project Estimator

Prepares construction cost estimates for building projects from drawings, outlines and specifications, including estimates for new structures, built-in equipment, site work, landscaping and alteration or demolition of old structures.

December 22, 2022

Manage all aspects of the reconstruction of homes from design to coordination of schedules, inspections during various construction phases, monitoring permits, and daily oversight of subcontractors.

December 28, 2022

Provide cost evaluations, develop bids, negotiate contracts, purchase materials, and design project budgets.

April 05, 2023

Assist with distributing resources, creating benchmarks and maintaining budgets.

April 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Construction Project Estimator in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

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74137

104645

90351

Average Total Cash Compensation

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75515

106021

91734

What is the average salary for Construction Project Estimator in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Construction Project Estimator in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Construction Project Estimator ranges from $74,137 to $104,645 with the average base salary of $90,351. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $75,515 to $106,021 with the average total cash compensation of $91,734.

View Average Salary for Construction Project Estimator as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$90,351	$74,137 - $104,645
Bonus	$1,383	$1,378 - $1,377
Total Pay	$91,734	$75,515 - $106,021

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Construction Project Estimator Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,404 - $99,375	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,107 - $104,602	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $74,046 - $104,516	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,556 - $99,590	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,183 - $99,063	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $70,282 - $99,203	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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About Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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