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

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

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

A Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager's salary grows with experience: a Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering (3-5 years)earns $117,993, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (5+ years)earns $145,176, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years)earns $176,297, a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (5+ years)earns $198,450, a Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering (5+ years)earns $246,646,

How much do different types of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager roles make?

Salaries for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager level roles vary by specialization: Aerospace Engineering Senior Manager: $198,499; Pipeline Engineering Senior Manager: $188,980; Embedded Software Engineering Senior Manager: $185,071; Engineering Senior Manager: $179,901; Aeronautical Engineering Senior Manager: $179,730.

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Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager Salary in Delaware

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

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How much does a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager in Delaware is $176,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $205,148
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $162,600 to $191,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $150,127

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Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,400	$15,950	$3,681	$92
Average	$176,300	$14,692	$3,390	$85
25th Percentile	$162,600	$13,550	$3,127	$78

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

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

Experience is a primary driver of a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior 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, Experienced - Civil Engineering (3-5 years): $117,993
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager (5+ years): $145,176
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager (5+ years): $176,297
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director (5+ years): $198,450
Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering (5+ years): $246,646

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Supervisor, Experienced - Civil Engineering	3-5 years	$117,993
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Manager	5+ years	$145,176
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager	5+ years	$176,297
Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director	5+ years	$198,450
Chief of Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering	5+ years	$246,646

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

District of Columbia: $192,800.
California: $192,100.
Massachusetts: $189,500.

District of Columbia $192,800 California $192,100 Massachusetts $189,500 Washington $188,800 New Jersey $188,700 Alaska $188,500 Connecticut $186,100 New York $185,100

Hawaii $182,000 Rhode Island $180,500 Maryland $179,600 Minnesota $178,200 Colorado $177,700 Illinois $177,500 Oregon $176,800 Delaware $176,300

New Hampshire $176,000 Virginia $175,400 Pennsylvania $173,400 Nevada $172,300 North Dakota $172,000 Michigan $171,500 Wisconsin $171,300 Vermont $170,900

Texas $169,900 Maine $169,800 Arizona $169,700 Ohio $169,600 Georgia $168,000 Indiana $167,200 Wyoming $167,000 Utah $166,800

Iowa $166,700 Kansas $165,800 Louisiana $165,600 North Carolina $165,500 Missouri $165,400 Florida $164,800 Montana $164,400 Nebraska $164,100

Kentucky $163,900 South Carolina $163,200 Tennessee $162,700 Idaho $162,600 New Mexico $161,300 Oklahoma $161,000 Alabama $160,000 South Dakota $158,300

Arkansas $157,300 West Virginia $156,800 Mississippi $155,300

Top Paying Cities for Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior 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:

Lincoln: $175,600
Little Creek: $176,800
Magnolia: $176,600

Lincoln, DE $175,600 Little Creek, DE $176,800 Magnolia, DE $176,600 Milford, DE $176,000 Marydel, DE $176,300 Millsboro, DE $174,800 Millville, DE $175,100 Milton, DE $175,400

Nassau, DE $175,500 Ocean View, DE $175,100 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,400 Seaford, DE $175,500 Selbyville, DE $174,800 Smyrna, DE $177,000 Viola, DE $176,100 Woodside, DE $176,600

Bear, DE $176,200 Newark, DE $176,100 Claymont, DE $176,500 Delaware City, DE $176,300 Hockessin, DE $176,100 Kirkwood, DE $176,300 Middletown, DE $176,400 Montchanin, DE $176,200

New Castle, DE $176,200 Odessa, DE $176,400 Port Penn, DE $176,600 Rockland, DE $176,200 Saint Georges, DE $176,300 Townsend, DE $176,600 Winterthur, DE $176,200 Lewes, DE $175,500

Wilmington, DE $176,100 Dover, DE $176,800 Dover Afb, DE $175,900 Bethany Beach, DE $174,900 Bethel, DE $175,100 Bridgeville, DE $175,500 Camden Wyoming, DE $176,300 Cheswold, DE $176,800

Clayton, DE $176,800 Dagsboro, DE $174,800 Delmar, DE $174,500 Ellendale, DE $175,000 Felton, DE $176,000 Fenwick Island, DE $174,800 Frankford, DE $174,500 Frederica, DE $176,200

Georgetown, DE $174,700 Greenwood, DE $175,500 Harbeson, DE $174,900 Harrington, DE $175,800 Hartly, DE $176,300 Houston, DE $175,500 Kenton, DE $176,800 Laurel, DE $174,600

Yorklyn, DE $176,200

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

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $197,190. While startup companies pay approximate $166,764.

Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$166,764
Growth Stage	51~500	$176,379
Established	501~5000	$190,425
Enterprise	5000+	$197,190

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

For Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

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

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$220,375	$106.0	25%
Aerospace & Defense	$211,560	$102.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$211,560	$102.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$202,745	$97.0	15%
Business Services	$193,930	$93.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior 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.

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$162,600

Average $176,300/year

$191,400

$13,550

Average $14,692/month

$15,950

$3,127

Average $3,390/week

$3,681

$78

Average $85/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,400	$15,950	$3,681	$92
Average	$176,300	$14,692	$3,390	$85
25th Percentile	$162,600	$13,550	$3,127	$78

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

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For a Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Senior Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Civil/Construction/Structural Engineering Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $198,500 - a projected growth of 13% over your current level.

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