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

A Structural Designer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,948, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,393, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $108,413, a Structural Designer (7+ years)earns $126,942,

What are the highest paying states for a Structural Designer?

Structural Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Designer roles are District of Columbia $138,840, California $138,313, Massachusetts $136,470. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural Designer roles make?

Salaries for Structural Designer level roles vary by specialization: Structural Designer III: $115,179; Senior Structural Designer: $113,459; Structural Engineer: $107,096; Civil Structural Designer: $97,357; Architectural/Structural Designer: $95,446.

Structural Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Structural Designer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Structural Designer in Delaware is $127,278 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $147,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,933 to $137,701
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,336

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Structural Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,701	$11,475	$2,648	$66
Average	$127,278	$10,606	$2,448	$61
25th Percentile	$118,933	$9,911	$2,287	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Designer Salaries

A Structural Designer'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 Do Structural Designer 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 Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $138,840.
California: $138,313.
Massachusetts: $136,470.

District of Columbia $138,840 California $138,313 Massachusetts $136,470 Washington $135,968 New Jersey $135,918 Alaska $135,742 Connecticut $134,012 New York $133,310

Hawaii $131,065 Rhode Island $130,012 Maryland $129,297 Minnesota $128,319 Colorado $127,943 Illinois $127,817 Oregon $127,341 Delaware $126,990

New Hampshire $126,769 Virginia $126,275 Pennsylvania $124,833 Nevada $124,105 North Dakota $123,867 Michigan $123,491 Wisconsin $123,353 Vermont $123,077

Texas $122,312 Maine $122,262 Arizona $122,187 Ohio $122,099 Georgia $120,945 Indiana $120,369 Wyoming $120,256 Utah $120,080

Iowa $120,005 Kansas $119,403 Louisiana $119,227 North Carolina $119,165 Missouri $119,140 Florida $118,651 Montana $118,387 Nebraska $118,137

Kentucky $117,999 South Carolina $117,497 Tennessee $117,184 Idaho $117,058 New Mexico $116,143 Oklahoma $115,942 Alabama $115,202 South Dakota $113,961

Arkansas $113,284 West Virginia $112,920 Mississippi $111,829

Top Paying Cities for Structural Designers

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: $131,429
Little Creek: $130,212
Magnolia: $130,751

Lincoln, DE $131,429 Little Creek, DE $130,212 Magnolia, DE $130,751 Milford, DE $131,429 Marydel, DE $129,723 Millsboro, DE $131,429 Millville, DE $132,306 Milton, DE $131,429

Nassau, DE $131,429 Ocean View, DE $132,306 Rehoboth Beach, DE $132,306 Seaford, DE $130,049 Selbyville, DE $132,306 Smyrna, DE $129,573 Viola, DE $130,751 Woodside, DE $130,375

Bear, DE $128,620 Newark, DE $128,670 Claymont, DE $128,770 Delaware City, DE $128,670 Hockessin, DE $128,770 Kirkwood, DE $128,670 Middletown, DE $129,309 Montchanin, DE $128,770

New Castle, DE $128,770 Odessa, DE $129,485 Port Penn, DE $128,319 Rockland, DE $128,770 Saint Georges, DE $128,670 Townsend, DE $129,297 Winterthur, DE $128,770 Lewes, DE $131,429

Wilmington, DE $128,770 Dover, DE $130,150 Dover Afb, DE $130,451 Bethany Beach, DE $132,306 Bethel, DE $130,049 Bridgeville, DE $131,429 Camden Wyoming, DE $130,287 Cheswold, DE $129,849

Clayton, DE $129,523 Dagsboro, DE $132,306 Delmar, DE $130,049 Ellendale, DE $131,429 Felton, DE $131,429 Fenwick Island, DE $132,306 Frankford, DE $132,306 Frederica, DE $131,429

Georgetown, DE $131,429 Greenwood, DE $131,429 Harbeson, DE $131,429 Harrington, DE $131,429 Hartly, DE $129,460 Houston, DE $131,429 Kenton, DE $129,523 Laurel, DE $130,049

Yorklyn, DE $128,770

Structural Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural Designer'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

$118,933

Average $127,278/year

$137,701

$9,911

Average $10,606/month

$11,475

$2,287

Average $2,448/week

$2,648

$57

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$137,701	$11,475	$2,648	$66
Average	$127,278	$10,606	$2,448	$61
25th Percentile	$118,933	$9,911	$2,287	$57

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