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Hourly Wage for Structural Engineer III Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Structural Engineer III?

As of February 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Structural Engineer III in the United States is $51, which translates to an annual salary of about $105,825.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47 to $55 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $43 per hour
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Structural Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,276 $9,523 $2,198 $55
Average $105,825 $8,819 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $97,450 $8,121 $1,874 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Structural Engineer III Salaries

A Structural Engineer III'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Structural Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Engineer III'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:

  • Structural Engineer I (0-2 years): $74,141
  • Structural Engineer II (2-4 years): $87,249
  • Structural Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,825
  • Structural Engineer IV (7+ years): $123,924
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Structural Engineer I0-2 years$74,141
Structural Engineer II2-4 years$87,249
Structural Engineer III4-7 years$105,825
Structural Engineer IV7+ years$123,924
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Top Paying Cities for Structural Engineer IIIs

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:

  • San Jose: $133,477
  • San Francisco: $132,165
  • Oakland: $129,233

What Skills Can Increase a Structural Engineer III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 16.12% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Engineering Services (Mentioned in 1.59% Job Postings): Engineering services" means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences
  • CAD (Mentioned in 1.26% Job Postings): Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 16.12%
Engineering Services 1.59%
CAD 1.26%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Structural Engineer III's salary.
  • Fire Protection: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Construction Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
  • Building Design: Can increase your salary by up to 2%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Fire Protection
 $107,942
2%
Construction Administration
 $107,942
2%
Building Design
 $107,942
2%
Analysis
 $106,883
1%
Presentation
 $106,883
1%
Construction Management
 $106,883
1%
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How Education impacts a Structural Engineer III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Structural Engineer IIIs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Structural Engineer III with a Bachelor's Degree is between $105,752 and $113,004).

Structural Engineer III Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Structural Engineer III
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 38.8%
High School 53.1%
Associates 8.2%
Bachelors 38.8%
Masters 53.1%
Doctorate 8.2%
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Structural Engineer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural Engineer III'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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$97,450
Average $105,825/year
$114,276
$8,121
Average $8,819/month
$9,523
$1,874
Average $2,035/week
$2,198
$47
Average $51/hour
$55
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $114,276 $9,523 $2,198 $55
Average $105,825 $8,819 $2,035 $51
25th Percentile $97,450 $8,121 $1,874 $47

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FAQ about Structural Engineer III

1. What are the responsibilities of Structural Engineer III?

Designs and analyzes structures like buildings, bridges, and dams to ensure they are safe, stable, and strong enough to withstand various loads and environmental conditions. Ensures structures meet building codes and regulations. Determines the cause of structural failures, damages, and defects through site investigations. Recommends solutions for structural issues and/or design modifications. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4-7 years of related experience.

2. What are the skills of Structural Engineer III

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Engineering Services: Engineering services" means any service or creative work, the adequate performance of which requires engineering education, training and experience in the application of special knowledge of the mathematical, physical and engineering sciences

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CAD: Computer-aided design is the use of computers to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. This software is used to increase the productivity of the designer

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