How exposed are Cost Estimators to AI?
Cost Estimators score 68 out of 100 (High) on the AIRRBridge AI exposure scale, built from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Projections 2025–35 and O*NET task data. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change. It is not a forecast of job loss.
How this score is built
| BLS AI exposure: High | The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rates this occupation's relative exposure to AI as high. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, and BLS notes it does not imply job loss. | 62.5 |
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| O*NET task mix | How this occupation's tasks compare with other high-exposure occupations: routine, information-heavy work raises it, while caring, hands-on and judgment-heavy work lowers it. | +5.9 |
| Score | Kept between 5 and 95. Low is under 25, Moderate 25 to 49, High 50 to 74, Very high 75 and up. | 68.4 |
Job outlook
| Median annual pay | $78,740 |
|---|---|
| Projected employment change, 2025 to 2035 | −3.1% |
| Openings per year, on average | about 17,600 |
| Typical education to enter | Bachelor's degree |
| On-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35.
Common questions
How will AI affect Cost Estimators?
AIRRBridge rates Cost Estimators at 68 out of 100 (High) for AI exposure. Exposure measures how much of the work AI tools could change, not whether the job will disappear. BLS projects employment in this occupation to decline 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, with about 17,600 openings a year.
How much do Cost Estimators make?
BLS reports a median annual pay of $78,740 for this occupation.
What education do Cost Estimators need?
BLS lists a bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation.
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Check my risk freeO*NET-SOC 13-1051.00 · O*NET 30.2 data, scored October 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35. Includes information from the O*NET Database by USDOL/ETA, used under CC BY 4.0, modified by AIRRBridge. Scores are estimates for information only, not career advice.