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CNN Money Cites Cost Engineering Among Top 100 Jobs in America

November 26, 2012

CNN Money, a website formed by CNN, Money and Fortune magazines, has released its 2012 report on the Top 100 Jobs in America. Jobs are ranked based upon compensation, increased demand and growth potential, perceived working condition factors such as stress, flexibility and benefit to society. Among the Top 100 jobs, according to these three news agencies were six job categories with significant representation from among AACE International members. The job categories are:

Position Median Pay Top Pay 10-year job growth Total jobs*
Number 17: Construction Estimator $68,800$97,700 36.4%185,400
Number 30: Civil Engineer $74,700 $107,00019.4% 262.800
Number 39: Pricing Analyst $57,700 $83,40041.2% 282,700
Number 56: Electrical Estimator $68,800 $106,00036.4% 185,400
Number 66: Construction Project Engineer $67,800 $94,30019.4% 262,800

Number 75: Cost Engineer

$96,500 $143,00036.4% 185,400


Additional information about the CNN Money list can be reviewed online at: http://money.cnn.com/pf/best-jobs/2012/snapshots/75.html

“The CNN Money study confirms that the practice of total cost management will be an attractive career choice for the foreseeable future. While this report only reflects the United States market, it is consistent with global trends toward a growing appreciation of the value added that total cost management practitioners bring to the marketplace in both the public and private sector,” commented AACE International Executive Director Dennis G. Stork.
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