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

A Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,746, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $91,509, a Structural Engineer (4-7 years)earns $110,981, a Structural Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $129,948,

What are the highest paying states for a Structural Engineer?

Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $118,576, California $118,126, Massachusetts $116,552. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Principal Structural Engineer: $125,397; Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Intermediate Structural Engineer: $87,260; Supervising Structural Engineer: $85,591.

Structural Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Structural Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Structural Engineer in Rhode Island is $111,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $54.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $129,113
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $103,319 to $120,866
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,591

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Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,866	$10,072	$2,324	$58
Average	$111,808	$9,317	$2,150	$54
25th Percentile	$103,319	$8,610	$1,987	$50

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $118,576.
California: $118,126.
Massachusetts: $116,552.

District of Columbia $118,576 California $118,126 Massachusetts $116,552 Washington $116,124 New Jersey $116,081 Alaska $115,931 Connecticut $114,453 New York $113,853

Hawaii $111,936 Rhode Island $111,037 Maryland $110,426 Minnesota $109,591 Colorado $109,270 Illinois $109,162 Oregon $108,756 Delaware $108,456

New Hampshire $108,267 Virginia $107,845 Pennsylvania $106,614 Nevada $105,992 North Dakota $105,789 Michigan $105,468 Wisconsin $105,350 Vermont $105,114

Texas $104,461 Maine $104,418 Arizona $104,354 Ohio $104,279 Georgia $103,294 Indiana $102,801 Wyoming $102,705 Utah $102,555

Iowa $102,490 Kansas $101,976 Louisiana $101,826 North Carolina $101,773 Missouri $101,751 Florida $101,334 Montana $101,109 Nebraska $100,895

Kentucky $100,777 South Carolina $100,349 Tennessee $100,081 Idaho $99,974 New Mexico $99,192 Oklahoma $99,021 Alabama $98,389 South Dakota $97,328

Arkansas $96,750 West Virginia $96,440 Mississippi $95,508

Top Paying Cities for 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: $112,857
Albion: $110,983
Ashaway: $113,286

Adamsville, RI $112,857 Albion, RI $110,983 Ashaway, RI $113,286 Barrington, RI $110,983 Block Island, RI $112,697 Bradford, RI $113,211 Bristol, RI $110,876 Carolina, RI $112,290

Charlestown, RI $112,407 Chepachet, RI $110,769 Clayville, RI $110,876 Coventry, RI $110,769 West Greenwich, RI $110,694 East Greenwich, RI $110,844 Exeter, RI $113,211 Fiskeville, RI $110,983

Forestdale, RI $110,876 Foster, RI $110,694 Glendale, RI $110,694 Greene, RI $111,936 Greenville, RI $110,983 Harmony, RI $110,951 Harrisville, RI $110,769 Hope, RI $110,983

Hope Valley, RI $113,286 Hopkinton, RI $113,318 Jamestown, RI $112,183 Kenyon, RI $113,179 Little Compton, RI $112,814 Manville, RI $110,983 Mapleville, RI $110,694 Newport, RI $112,204

Middletown, RI $112,675 North Kingstown, RI $110,662 North Scituate, RI $110,951 Oakland, RI $110,801 Pascoag, RI $110,737 Pawtucket, RI $110,983 Central Falls, RI $110,983 Cumberland, RI $110,983

Lincoln, RI $110,983 Portsmouth, RI $111,754 Prudence Island, RI $110,769 Rockville, RI $113,318 Saunderstown, RI $112,247 Shannock, RI $113,146 Slatersville, RI $110,876 Slocum, RI $112,247

Tiverton, RI $112,889 Wakefield, RI $112,129 Kingston, RI $112,150 Narragansett, RI $112,172 Peace Dale, RI $112,129 Warren, RI $110,951 Warwick, RI $110,983 Westerly, RI $113,350

West Kingston, RI $112,215 West Warwick, RI $110,983 Wood River Junction, RI $113,211 Woonsocket, RI $110,876 North Smithfield, RI $110,951 Wyoming, RI $113,179 Providence, RI $110,983 Cranston, RI $110,983

North Providence, RI $110,983 East Providence, RI $110,983 Riverside, RI $110,983 Rumford, RI $110,983 Smithfield, RI $110,983 Johnston, RI $110,983

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

Understanding how a 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

$103,319

Average $111,808/year

$120,866

$8,610

Average $9,317/month

$10,072

$1,987

Average $2,150/week

$2,324

$50

Average $54/hour

$58

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$120,866	$10,072	$2,324	$58
Average	$111,808	$9,317	$2,150	$54
25th Percentile	$103,319	$8,610	$1,987	$50

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