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Structural engineer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$93,585
Average $93,585
Low $60,989
High $143,602
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a structural engineer is $93,585 per year in the United States. 5.7k salaries reported, updated at September 21, 2023

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Salaries by years of experience in the United States

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1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Structural Engineers in United States

  1. The Structures Company, LLC
    4.8
    21 reviews78 salaries reported
    $184,269per year
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Highest paying cities for Structural Engineers near United States

  1. Everett, WA
    $174,794 per year
    25 salaries reported
  2. Chandler, AZ
    $163,984 per year
    21 salaries reported
  3. Cleveland, OH
    $118,480 per year
    12 salaries reported
  1. Sacramento, CA
    $109,695 per year
    30 salaries reported
  2. Newport News, VA
    $91,577 per year
    23 salaries reported
  3. Honolulu, HI
    $89,932 per year
    7 salaries reported
  1. Oklahoma City, OK
    $82,585 per year
    19 salaries reported
  2. Charleston, SC
    $79,375 per year
    61 salaries reported
  3. Cary, NC
    $73,022 per year
    6 salaries reported
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Where can a Structural Engineer earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Structural Engineers

Most recommended skill

Aerospace Engineering Degree(earn +59.32% more)

The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 1.77% since 2018. Structural Engineers with this skill earn +59.32% more than the average base salary, which is $93,585 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this skillChange from previous year
20111increase by 1
201260increase by 5900.00%
201361increase by 1.67%
2014295increase by 383.61%
201588decrease by 70.17%
2016166increase by 88.64%
201789decrease by 46.39%
2018113increase by 26.97%
2019111decrease by 1.77%

Top companies hiring Structural Engineers with the recommended skill

Mead & Hunt, Inc.
Kemp Home Inspections
Quartus Engineering
Peraton
The Walt Disney Company
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Top fields of study
Aerospace Engineering Degree
+59.32%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
14 jobs44
216 jobs362
2 jobs2
14 jobs47
102 jobs228
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Most common benefits for Structural Engineers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee stock ownership plan
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 95 ratings

60% of Structural Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Civil Engineer

Job openings

Average $88,934 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Structural Engineer

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