What are the main factors that influence a Structural Design Engineer's salary?

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

How does experience change A Structural Design Engineer's salary?

A Structural Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $82,926, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $94,097, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $117,582, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $143,581, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $168,254,

What are the highest paying states for a Structural Design Engineer?

Structural Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $88,221, California $87,887, Massachusetts $86,715. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Structural Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Structural Design Engineer IV: $123,990; Structural Design Assessment Engineer IV: $123,920; Structural Engineer IV: $123,914; Structural Design Engineer III: $105,890; Structural Design Assessment Engineer III: $105,830.

Structural Design Engineer Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Structural Design Engineer make in Hawaii?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Structural Design Engineer in Hawaii is $83,265 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $93,245
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,307 to $88,489
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,702

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Structural Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,489	$7,374	$1,702	$43
Average	$83,265	$6,939	$1,601	$40
25th Percentile	$79,307	$6,609	$1,525	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Design Engineer Salaries

A Structural Design 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 Structural Design Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Design 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-Level (less than 1 year): $82,926
Early Career (1-2 years): $94,097
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $117,582
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,581
Expert (over 8 years): $168,254

Levels	Salary
Structura... Level Structural Design Engineer	$82,926
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$94,097
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$117,582
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$143,581
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$168,254

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How Do Structural Design 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 Structural Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,221.
California: $87,887.
Massachusetts: $86,715.

District of Columbia $88,221 California $87,887 Massachusetts $86,715 Washington $86,397 New Jersey $86,365 Alaska $86,253 Connecticut $85,154 New York $84,708

Hawaii $83,281 Rhode Island $82,612 Maryland $82,158 Minnesota $81,536 Colorado $81,297 Illinois $81,218 Oregon $80,915 Delaware $80,692

New Hampshire $80,551 Virginia $80,237 Pennsylvania $79,321 Nevada $78,859 North Dakota $78,708 Michigan $78,469 Wisconsin $78,381 Vermont $78,206

Texas $77,720 Maine $77,688 Arizona $77,640 Ohio $77,584 Georgia $76,851 Indiana $76,485 Wyoming $76,413 Utah $76,301

Iowa $76,254 Kansas $75,871 Louisiana $75,759 North Carolina $75,720 Missouri $75,704 Florida $75,393 Montana $75,226 Nebraska $75,066

Kentucky $74,979 South Carolina $74,660 Tennessee $74,461 Idaho $74,381 New Mexico $73,799 Oklahoma $73,672 Alabama $73,202 South Dakota $72,413

Arkansas $71,983 West Virginia $71,752 Mississippi $71,058

Top Paying Cities for Structural Design 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:

Aiea: $82,859
Anahola: $82,301
Captain Cook: $82,301

Aiea, HI $82,859 Anahola, HI $82,301 Captain Cook, HI $82,301 Eleele, HI $82,301 Ewa Beach, HI $82,859 Kapolei, HI $82,676 Haiku, HI $82,301 Hakalau, HI $82,301

Haleiwa, HI $82,301 Hana, HI $82,301 Hanalei, HI $82,301 Hanamaulu, HI $82,301 Hanapepe, HI $82,301 Hauula, HI $82,484 Hawaii National Park, HI $82,301 Hawi, HI $82,301

Hilo, HI $82,301 Princeville, HI $82,301 Holualoa, HI $82,301 Honaunau, HI $82,301 Honokaa, HI $82,301 Honomu, HI $82,301 Hoolehua, HI $82,301 Kaaawa, HI $82,636

Kahuku, HI $82,301 Kahului, HI $82,301 Kailua, HI $82,859 Ocean View, HI $82,301 Waikoloa, HI $82,301 Keauhou, HI $82,301 Kailua Kona, HI $82,301 Kalaheo, HI $82,301

Kalaupapa, HI $82,301 Kamuela, HI $82,301 Kaneohe, HI $82,859 Kapaa, HI $82,301 Kaumakani, HI $82,301 Kaunakakai, HI $82,301 Keaau, HI $82,301 Kealakekua, HI $82,301

Kealia, HI $82,301 Kekaha, HI $82,301 Kihei, HI $82,301 Kilauea, HI $82,301 Kapaau, HI $82,301 Koloa, HI $82,301 Kualapuu, HI $82,301 Kunia, HI $82,596

Kurtistown, HI $82,301 Lahaina, HI $82,301 Laie, HI $82,373 Lanai City, HI $82,301 Laupahoehoe, HI $82,301 Lawai, HI $82,301 Lihue, HI $82,301 Makawao, HI $82,301

Makaweli, HI $82,301 Maunaloa, HI $82,301 Mountain View, HI $82,301 Naalehu, HI $82,301 Ninole, HI $82,301 Ookala, HI $82,301 Paauilo, HI $82,301 Pahala, HI $82,301

Pahoa, HI $82,301 Paia, HI $82,301 Papaaloa, HI $82,301 Papaikou, HI $82,301 Pearl City, HI $82,859 Pepeekeo, HI $82,301 Puunene, HI $82,301 Volcano, HI $82,301

Wahiawa, HI $82,596 Pukalani, HI $82,301 Mililani, HI $82,708 Kula, HI $82,301 Waialua, HI $82,301 Waianae, HI $82,373 Wailuku, HI $82,301 Waimanalo, HI $82,859

Waimea, HI $82,301 Waipahu, HI $82,819 Honolulu, HI $82,859 J B P H H, HI $82,859 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $82,636 Schofield Barracks, HI $82,564 Fort Shafter, HI $82,859 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $82,859

Camp H M Smith, HI $82,859 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $82,819 Wake Island, HI $82,859

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

Understanding how a Structural Design 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$79,307

Average $83,265/year

$88,489

$6,609

Average $6,939/month

$7,374

$1,525

Average $1,601/week

$1,702

$38

Average $40/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,489	$7,374	$1,702	$43
Average	$83,265	$6,939	$1,601	$40
25th Percentile	$79,307	$6,609	$1,525	$38

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