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

A Forensic Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Forensic Structural Engineer (0-2 years)earns $78,048, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,865, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,411, a Structural Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $130,453,

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

Forensic Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $83,089, California $82,773, Massachusetts $81,670. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Forensic Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Structural Engineer: $125,397; Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Structural Engineer: $107,096; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Intermediate Structural Engineer: $87,260.

Forensic Structural Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Forensic Structural Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Forensic Structural Engineer in Rhode Island is $78,346 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $90,845
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,559 to $84,888
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $67,291

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Forensic Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,888	$7,074	$1,632	$41
Average	$78,346	$6,529	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,559	$6,047	$1,395	$35

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Structural Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $83,089.
California: $82,773.
Massachusetts: $81,670.

District of Columbia $83,089 California $82,773 Massachusetts $81,670 Washington $81,370 New Jersey $81,340 Alaska $81,235 Connecticut $80,199 New York $79,779

Hawaii $78,436 Rhode Island $77,805 Maryland $77,378 Minnesota $76,792 Colorado $76,567 Illinois $76,492 Oregon $76,207 Delaware $75,997

New Hampshire $75,865 Virginia $75,569 Pennsylvania $74,706 Nevada $74,271 North Dakota $74,128 Michigan $73,903 Wisconsin $73,821 Vermont $73,656

Texas $73,198 Maine $73,168 Arizona $73,123 Ohio $73,070 Georgia $72,380 Indiana $72,035 Wyoming $71,967 Utah $71,862

Iowa $71,817 Kansas $71,457 Louisiana $71,352 North Carolina $71,314 Missouri $71,299 Florida $71,006 Montana $70,849 Nebraska $70,699

Kentucky $70,616 South Carolina $70,316 Tennessee $70,128 Idaho $70,053 New Mexico $69,506 Oklahoma $69,386 Alabama $68,943 South Dakota $68,200

Arkansas $67,795 West Virginia $67,577 Mississippi $66,924

Top Paying Cities for Forensic 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:

Adamsville: $79,081
Albion: $77,768
Ashaway: $79,381

Adamsville, RI $79,081 Albion, RI $77,768 Ashaway, RI $79,381 Barrington, RI $77,768 Block Island, RI $78,969 Bradford, RI $79,329 Bristol, RI $77,693 Carolina, RI $78,683

Charlestown, RI $78,766 Chepachet, RI $77,618 Clayville, RI $77,693 Coventry, RI $77,618 West Greenwich, RI $77,565 East Greenwich, RI $77,670 Exeter, RI $79,329 Fiskeville, RI $77,768

Forestdale, RI $77,693 Foster, RI $77,565 Glendale, RI $77,565 Greene, RI $78,436 Greenville, RI $77,768 Harmony, RI $77,745 Harrisville, RI $77,618 Hope, RI $77,768

Hope Valley, RI $79,381 Hopkinton, RI $79,404 Jamestown, RI $78,608 Kenyon, RI $79,306 Little Compton, RI $79,051 Manville, RI $77,768 Mapleville, RI $77,565 Newport, RI $78,623

Middletown, RI $78,954 North Kingstown, RI $77,543 North Scituate, RI $77,745 Oakland, RI $77,640 Pascoag, RI $77,595 Pawtucket, RI $77,768 Central Falls, RI $77,768 Cumberland, RI $77,768

Lincoln, RI $77,768 Portsmouth, RI $78,308 Prudence Island, RI $77,618 Rockville, RI $79,404 Saunderstown, RI $78,653 Shannock, RI $79,284 Slatersville, RI $77,693 Slocum, RI $78,653

Tiverton, RI $79,104 Wakefield, RI $78,571 Kingston, RI $78,586 Narragansett, RI $78,601 Peace Dale, RI $78,571 Warren, RI $77,745 Warwick, RI $77,768 Westerly, RI $79,426

West Kingston, RI $78,631 West Warwick, RI $77,768 Wood River Junction, RI $79,329 Woonsocket, RI $77,693 North Smithfield, RI $77,745 Wyoming, RI $79,306 Providence, RI $77,768 Cranston, RI $77,768

North Providence, RI $77,768 East Providence, RI $77,768 Riverside, RI $77,768 Rumford, RI $77,768 Smithfield, RI $77,768 Johnston, RI $77,768

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

Understanding how a Forensic 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.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$72,559

Average $78,346/year

$84,888

$6,047

Average $6,529/month

$7,074

$1,395

Average $1,507/week

$1,632

$35

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,888	$7,074	$1,632	$41
Average	$78,346	$6,529	$1,507	$38
25th Percentile	$72,559	$6,047	$1,395	$35

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