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Structural engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$106,793
Average $106,793
Low $72,423
High $157,475

The average salary for a structural engineer is $106,793 per year in the United States. 7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Structural Engineer job openings in United States

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Structural Engineer
Engides Engineering PLLC
Austin, TX
$75,170.27 - $90,527.64 a year
Full-time
50 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Structural Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
FAR Government
 
$260,000per year
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Space Systems
 
$231,608per year
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LLNL
 
$229,662per year
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Datrose, Inc
 
$228,800per year
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Softworld, Inc.
 
$228,800per year
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Contractor Nation
 
$215,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Structural Engineers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $146,717 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $123,388 per year
  3. Cary, NC
    $115,811 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $113,217 per year
  5. Seattle, WA
    $111,794 per year

Where can a Structural Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Structural Engineers in different locations
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Entry Level Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $86,145 per year

Junior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,858 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $128,816 per year