What are the main factors that influence an Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary?

An Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Entry Structural Engineer (0-2 years)earns $75,248, an Intermediate Structural Engineer (2-4 years)earns $88,569, a Senior Structural Engineer (4-7 years)earns $107,414, a Specialist Structural Engineer (7+ years)earns $125,773,

What are the highest paying states for an Intermediate Structural Engineer?

Intermediate Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Intermediate Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $96,620, California $96,250, Massachusetts $94,970. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Intermediate Structural Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Intermediate Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Structural Engineer: $107,096; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Structural Engineer II: $87,260; Supervising Structural Engineer: $85,591.

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Intermediate Structural Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an Intermediate Structural Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Intermediate Structural Engineer in Delaware is $88,570 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,751
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,670 to $98,610
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,388

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Intermediate Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,610	$8,218	$1,896	$47
Average	$88,570	$7,381	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$81,670	$6,806	$1,571	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Intermediate Structural Engineer Salaries

An Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Intermediate Structural Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Intermediate Structural Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry Structural Engineer (0-2 years): $75,248
Intermediate Structural Engineer (2-4 years): $88,569
Senior Structural Engineer (4-7 years): $107,414
Specialist Structural Engineer (7+ years): $125,773

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Structural Engineer	0-2 years	$75,248
Intermediate Structural Engineer	2-4 years	$88,569
Senior Structural Engineer	4-7 years	$107,414
Specialist Structural Engineer	7+ years	$125,773

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How Do Intermediate Structural Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Intermediate Structural Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $96,620.
California: $96,250.
Massachusetts: $94,970.

District of Columbia $96,620 California $96,250 Massachusetts $94,970 Washington $94,620 New Jersey $94,590 Alaska $94,460 Connecticut $93,260 New York $92,770

Hawaii $91,210 Rhode Island $90,480 Maryland $89,980 Minnesota $89,300 Colorado $89,040 Illinois $88,950 Oregon $88,620 Delaware $88,370

New Hampshire $88,220 Virginia $87,880 Pennsylvania $86,870 Nevada $86,370 North Dakota $86,200 Michigan $85,940 Wisconsin $85,840 Vermont $85,650

Texas $85,120 Maine $85,080 Arizona $85,030 Ohio $84,970 Georgia $84,170 Indiana $83,770 Wyoming $83,690 Utah $83,570

Iowa $83,510 Kansas $83,090 Louisiana $82,970 North Carolina $82,930 Missouri $82,910 Florida $82,570 Montana $82,390 Nebraska $82,210

Kentucky $82,120 South Carolina $81,770 Tennessee $81,550 Idaho $81,460 New Mexico $80,830 Oklahoma $80,690 Alabama $80,170 South Dakota $79,310

Arkansas $78,840 West Virginia $78,580 Mississippi $77,820

Top Paying Cities for Intermediate Structural Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $91,460
Little Creek: $90,620
Magnolia: $90,990

Lincoln, DE $91,460 Little Creek, DE $90,620 Magnolia, DE $90,990 Milford, DE $91,460 Marydel, DE $90,280 Millsboro, DE $91,460 Millville, DE $92,070 Milton, DE $91,460

Nassau, DE $91,460 Ocean View, DE $92,070 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,070 Seaford, DE $90,500 Selbyville, DE $92,070 Smyrna, DE $90,170 Viola, DE $90,990 Woodside, DE $90,730

Bear, DE $89,510 Newark, DE $89,540 Claymont, DE $89,610 Delaware City, DE $89,540 Hockessin, DE $89,610 Kirkwood, DE $89,540 Middletown, DE $89,990 Montchanin, DE $89,610

New Castle, DE $89,610 Odessa, DE $90,110 Port Penn, DE $89,300 Rockland, DE $89,610 Saint Georges, DE $89,540 Townsend, DE $89,980 Winterthur, DE $89,610 Lewes, DE $91,460

Wilmington, DE $89,610 Dover, DE $90,570 Dover Afb, DE $90,780 Bethany Beach, DE $92,070 Bethel, DE $90,500 Bridgeville, DE $91,460 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,670 Cheswold, DE $90,360

Clayton, DE $90,140 Dagsboro, DE $92,070 Delmar, DE $90,500 Ellendale, DE $91,460 Felton, DE $91,460 Fenwick Island, DE $92,070 Frankford, DE $92,070 Frederica, DE $91,460

Georgetown, DE $91,460 Greenwood, DE $91,460 Harbeson, DE $91,460 Harrington, DE $91,460 Hartly, DE $90,090 Houston, DE $91,460 Kenton, DE $90,140 Laurel, DE $90,500

Yorklyn, DE $89,610

Intermediate Structural Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Intermediate Structural Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$81,670

Average $88,570/year

$98,610

$6,806

Average $7,381/month

$8,218

$1,571

Average $1,703/week

$1,896

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,610	$8,218	$1,896	$47
Average	$88,570	$7,381	$1,703	$43
25th Percentile	$81,670	$6,806	$1,571	$39

Intermediate Structural Engineer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Intermediate Structural Engineer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Intermediate Structural Engineer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Civil Infrastructure Engineer III	$107,420	21%
Senior Structural Engineer	$107,500	21%
Engineer, Senior - Transportation	$107,500	21%

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