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 $78,118, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,947, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,511, a Structural Designer (7+ years)earns $130,569,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Structural Designer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Structural Designer in Rhode Island is $130,914 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $63.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $151,396
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,332 to $141,635
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $114,517

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Structural Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,635	$11,803	$2,724	$68
Average	$130,914	$10,910	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$122,332	$10,194	$2,353	$59

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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:

Adamsville: $132,143
Albion: $129,949
Ashaway: $132,645

Adamsville, RI $132,143 Albion, RI $129,949 Ashaway, RI $132,645 Barrington, RI $129,949 Block Island, RI $131,955 Bradford, RI $132,557 Bristol, RI $129,824 Carolina, RI $131,479

Charlestown, RI $131,617 Chepachet, RI $129,698 Clayville, RI $129,824 Coventry, RI $129,698 West Greenwich, RI $129,610 East Greenwich, RI $129,786 Exeter, RI $132,557 Fiskeville, RI $129,949

Forestdale, RI $129,824 Foster, RI $129,610 Glendale, RI $129,610 Greene, RI $131,065 Greenville, RI $129,949 Harmony, RI $129,911 Harrisville, RI $129,698 Hope, RI $129,949

Hope Valley, RI $132,645 Hopkinton, RI $132,683 Jamestown, RI $131,353 Kenyon, RI $132,520 Little Compton, RI $132,093 Manville, RI $129,949 Mapleville, RI $129,610 Newport, RI $131,378

Middletown, RI $131,930 North Kingstown, RI $129,573 North Scituate, RI $129,911 Oakland, RI $129,736 Pascoag, RI $129,661 Pawtucket, RI $129,949 Central Falls, RI $129,949 Cumberland, RI $129,949

Lincoln, RI $129,949 Portsmouth, RI $130,852 Prudence Island, RI $129,698 Rockville, RI $132,683 Saunderstown, RI $131,429 Shannock, RI $132,482 Slatersville, RI $129,824 Slocum, RI $131,429

Tiverton, RI $132,181 Wakefield, RI $131,291 Kingston, RI $131,316 Narragansett, RI $131,341 Peace Dale, RI $131,291 Warren, RI $129,911 Warwick, RI $129,949 Westerly, RI $132,720

West Kingston, RI $131,391 West Warwick, RI $129,949 Wood River Junction, RI $132,557 Woonsocket, RI $129,824 North Smithfield, RI $129,911 Wyoming, RI $132,520 Providence, RI $129,949 Cranston, RI $129,949

North Providence, RI $129,949 East Providence, RI $129,949 Riverside, RI $129,949 Rumford, RI $129,949 Smithfield, RI $129,949 Johnston, RI $129,949

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

$122,332

Average $130,914/year

$141,635

$10,194

Average $10,910/month

$11,803

$2,353

Average $2,518/week

$2,724

$59

Average $63/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$141,635	$11,803	$2,724	$68
Average	$130,914	$10,910	$2,518	$63
25th Percentile	$122,332	$10,194	$2,353	$59

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