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Building engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Building Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$33.29
Average $33.29
Low $22.68
High $48.87

The average salary for a building engineer is $33.29 per hour in the United States. 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated November 8, 2026).

Building Engineer job openings in United States

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Building Engineer
JLL3.6out of 5 stars.
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
18 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Building Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Jobot
 
$291,200per year
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HDR
 
$228,735per year
ECS Limited
 
$212,500per year
Gridiron IT
 
$200,000per year
City and County of San Francis...
 
$198,432per year
LinTech Global
 
$197,600per year

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Highest paying cities for Building Engineers near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $50.99 per hour
  2. Seattle, WA
    $41.16 per hour
  3. Washington, DC
    $40.40 per hour
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $38.13 per hour
  5. Denver, CO
    $33.80 per hour

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The average salary for a Building Engineer is $33.29 per hour in the United States. This figure is based on 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on November 8, 2026.

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Building Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $22.68 and a high of $48.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Building Engineer include New York, NY at $50.99 per hour, Seattle, WA at $41.16 per hour, and Washington, DC at $40.40 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Building Engineer include Jobot ($291,200 per year) and HDR ($228,735 per year).

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