What are the main factors that influence a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager's salary?

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

What industry pays the highest salary for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager roles, with salaries approximately 35% above the market median.

How does experience change A Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager's salary?

A Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager's salary grows with experience: a Supervisor, Entry - Civil Engineering (12+ years)earns $87,523, a Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering (12+ years)earns $120,801, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (12+ years)earns $148,630, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years)earns $180,492, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (12+ years)earns $203,172,

Click or scroll to view upper level job

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary in Rhode Island

Q: What are the highest paying states for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager?

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager roles are District of Columbia $158,800, California $158,200, Massachusetts $156,100. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager in Rhode Island is $148,700 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $174,300
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $136,600 to $162,100
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $125,584

Compensation Planning

Develop a Job Description

Pay Equity

2026 Compensation Trend

AI Onboarding

Smart Recruiting

Salary Salary + Bonus Benefits

View as table

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,100	$13,508	$3,117	$78
Average	$148,700	$12,392	$2,860	$71
25th Percentile	$136,600	$11,383	$2,627	$66

Get accurate pay by adjusting the below factors.

Change Search Criteria

Check out Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Job Openings in Rhode Island

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Tiffany & Co. - Cumberland, RI

Lead Director Software Engineering

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement - Providence, RI

Director Software Engineering

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd. - Smithfield, RI

Director Software Engineering

TrueCommerce (Coventry) Limited - Coventry, RI

Search More Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Jobs in Rhode Island

Key Factors That Influence Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salaries

A Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager'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 Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager'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:

Supervisor, Entry - Civil Engineering (12+ years): $87,523
Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering (12+ years): $120,801
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (12+ years): $148,630
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (12+ years): $180,492
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (12+ years): $203,172

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Supervisor, Entry - Civil Engineering	12+ years	$87,523
Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering	12+ years	$120,801
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager	12+ years	$148,630
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager	12+ years	$180,492
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director	12+ years	$203,172

View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager 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 Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $158,800.
California: $158,200.
Massachusetts: $156,100.

District of Columbia $158,800 California $158,200 Massachusetts $156,100 Washington $155,500 New Jersey $155,400 Alaska $155,200 Connecticut $153,300 New York $152,500

Hawaii $149,900 Rhode Island $148,700 Maryland $147,900 Minnesota $146,700 Colorado $146,300 Illinois $146,200 Oregon $145,600 Delaware $145,200

New Hampshire $145,000 Virginia $144,400 Pennsylvania $142,800 Nevada $141,900 North Dakota $141,700 Michigan $141,200 Wisconsin $141,100 Vermont $140,800

Texas $139,900 Maine $139,800 Arizona $139,700 Ohio $139,600 Georgia $138,300 Indiana $137,700 Wyoming $137,500 Utah $137,300

Iowa $137,200 Kansas $136,600 Louisiana $136,400 North Carolina $136,300 Missouri $136,300 Florida $135,700 Montana $135,400 Nebraska $135,100

Kentucky $134,900 South Carolina $134,400 Tennessee $134,000 Idaho $133,900 New Mexico $132,800 Oklahoma $132,600 Alabama $131,800 South Dakota $130,300

Arkansas $129,600 West Virginia $129,100 Mississippi $127,900

Top Paying Cities for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Managers

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: $150,500
Albion: $149,300
Ashaway: $150,300

Adamsville, RI $150,500 Albion, RI $149,300 Ashaway, RI $150,300 Barrington, RI $148,900 Block Island, RI $149,700 Bradford, RI $150,200 Bristol, RI $149,400 Carolina, RI $149,900

Charlestown, RI $150,000 Chepachet, RI $149,700 Clayville, RI $149,300 Coventry, RI $149,300 West Greenwich, RI $149,700 East Greenwich, RI $149,200 Exeter, RI $149,600 Fiskeville, RI $148,900

Forestdale, RI $150,000 Foster, RI $149,600 Glendale, RI $150,000 Greene, RI $149,800 Greenville, RI $148,900 Harmony, RI $149,100 Harrisville, RI $150,000 Hope, RI $149,000

Hope Valley, RI $150,100 Hopkinton, RI $150,300 Jamestown, RI $149,800 Kenyon, RI $149,900 Little Compton, RI $150,500 Manville, RI $149,500 Mapleville, RI $149,700 Newport, RI $150,000

Middletown, RI $150,000 North Kingstown, RI $149,400 North Scituate, RI $149,100 Oakland, RI $149,900 Pascoag, RI $150,100 Pawtucket, RI $148,700 Central Falls, RI $148,700 Cumberland, RI $149,600

Lincoln, RI $148,900 Portsmouth, RI $150,000 Prudence Island, RI $149,600 Rockville, RI $150,300 Saunderstown, RI $149,700 Shannock, RI $149,900 Slatersville, RI $150,000 Slocum, RI $149,700

Tiverton, RI $150,400 Wakefield, RI $149,900 Kingston, RI $149,800 Narragansett, RI $149,900 Peace Dale, RI $149,800 Warren, RI $149,300 Warwick, RI $148,800 Westerly, RI $150,300

West Kingston, RI $149,800 West Warwick, RI $149,000 Wood River Junction, RI $150,100 Woonsocket, RI $150,000 North Smithfield, RI $149,700 Wyoming, RI $149,900 Providence, RI $148,600 Cranston, RI $148,600

North Providence, RI $148,600 East Providence, RI $148,600 Riverside, RI $148,700 Rumford, RI $148,600 Smithfield, RI $148,900 Johnston, RI $148,700

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $166,320. While startup companies pay approximate $140,657.

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$140,657
Growth Stage	51~500	$148,767
Established	501~5000	$160,613
Enterprise	5000+	$166,320

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 69% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager positions in Insurance or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$200,745	$97.0	35%
Biotechnology	$193,310	$93.0	30%
Business Services	$185,875	$89.0	25%
Chemicals	$178,440	$86.0	20%
Construction	$175,466	$84.0	18%

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager'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 July 01, 2026

$136,600

Average $148,700/year

$162,100

$11,383

Average $12,392/month

$13,508

$2,627

Average $2,860/week

$3,117

$66

Average $71/hour

$78

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$162,100	$13,508	$3,117	$78
Average	$148,700	$12,392	$2,860	$71
25th Percentile	$136,600	$11,383	$2,627	$66

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director

For a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $180,500 - a projected growth of 21% over your current level.

Find Your Next Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

Cost of Living in Rhode Island is

3.7% Higher

than the National Average

Use Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator to find out what income you need to maintain your standard of living in a different city and how much more or less money you need to budget for basic expenses.

Explore Cost of Living Calculator

Empower Your Team

Salary.com experts will help you thrive your workplaces.

Find Salary.com Comp Consulting

See Salary Trends in 2025

Salary.com provides salary survey data for thousands of industry Jobs.

Price Your Company Jobs and Make Pay Fair

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Click or scroll to view lower level job