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Structural engineer salary in United States, 2026

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

Average base salary

$107,078
Average $107,078
Low $72,593
High $157,945

The average salary for a structural engineer is $107,078 per year in the United States. 7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Structural Engineer job openings in United States

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Project Manager - Structural E...
Giles Flythe Engineers5out of 5 stars.
Wilmington, NC
$95,000 - $140,000 a year
Full-time
12 hours 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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Symbotic
 
$220,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Structural Engineers near United States

  1. Houston, TX
    $147,806 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $124,373 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $113,086 per year
  4. Atlanta, GA
    $111,300 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $110,659 per year

Where can a Structural Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Structural Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Structural Engineer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $86,390 per year

Junior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $75,794 per year

Senior Structural Engineer

Job openings
Average $130,418 per year