What are the main factors that influence a Structural Engineer III'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 $74,153, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $87,220, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $105,822, a Structural Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $123,948,

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

Structural Engineer III salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Engineer III roles are District of Columbia $117,166, California $116,722, Massachusetts $115,166. 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: Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Structural Designer III: $115,065; Structural Engineer: $107,824; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Structural Design Engineer III: $105,890.

How do different companies affect a Structural Engineer III's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Structural Engineer III roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Structural Engineer III Salary in the United States

How much does a Structural Engineer III make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Engineer III in the United States is $105,822 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $121,921
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $97,431 to $114,249
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $89,791

10% $89,791

50% (Median) $105,822

90% $121,921

Structural Engineer III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,249	$9,521	$2,197	$55
Average	$105,822	$8,819	$2,035	$51
25th Percentile	$97,431	$8,119	$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 III 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): $74,153
Structural Engineer II (2-4 years): $87,220
Structural Engineer III (4-7 years): $105,822
Structural Engineer IV (7+ years): $123,948

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Structural Engineer I	0-2 years	$74,153
Structural Engineer II	2-4 years	$87,220
Structural Engineer III	4-7 years	$105,822
Structural Engineer IV	7+ years	$123,948

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How Do Structural Engineer IIIs 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 Engineer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $117,166.
California: $116,722.
Massachusetts: $115,166.

District of Columbia $117,166 California $116,722 Massachusetts $115,166 Washington $114,743 New Jersey $114,700 Alaska $114,552 Connecticut $113,092 New York $112,499

Hawaii $110,605 Rhode Island $109,716 Maryland $109,113 Minnesota $108,288 Colorado $107,970 Illinois $107,864 Oregon $107,462 Delaware $107,166

New Hampshire $106,980 Virginia $106,563 Pennsylvania $105,346 Nevada $104,732 North Dakota $104,531 Michigan $104,214 Wisconsin $104,097 Vermont $103,864

Texas $103,219 Maine $103,176 Arizona $103,113 Ohio $103,039 Georgia $102,065 Indiana $101,579 Wyoming $101,483 Utah $101,335

Iowa $101,272 Kansas $100,764 Louisiana $100,616 North Carolina $100,563 Missouri $100,541 Florida $100,129 Montana $99,907 Nebraska $99,695

Kentucky $99,579 South Carolina $99,155 Tennessee $98,891 Idaho $98,785 New Mexico $98,012 Oklahoma $97,843 Alabama $97,219 South Dakota $96,171

Arkansas $95,600 West Virginia $95,293 Mississippi $94,372

Top Paying Cities for Structural Engineer III

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: $133,473
San Francisco: $132,012
Oakland: $129,230

San Jose, CA $133,473

San Francisco, CA $132,012

Oakland, CA $129,230

New York, NY $121,842

Paramus, NJ $120,361

Queens Village, NY $120,356

Passaic, NJ $120,255

Bergenfield, NJ $120,246

Stamford, CT $120,013

Huntington, NY $119,969

Newark, NJ $119,187

Bridgeport, CT $118,964

Vallejo, CA $118,753

New Brunswick, NJ $118,711

Petaluma, CA $118,648

Middlesex, NJ $118,447

Somerset, NJ $118,372

Santa Cruz, CA $118,235

Boston, MA $117,589

Monterey, CA $117,218

Seattle, WA $116,976

Santa Rosa, CA $116,954

Los Angeles, CA $116,923

Juneau, AK $116,648

Washington, DC $116,531

Orange, CA $116,154

Santa Ana, CA $115,875

Long Beach, CA $115,769

Anaheim, CA $115,748

Anchorage, AK $115,695

Santa Maria, CA $115,378

Everett, WA $115,357

Danbury, CT $114,984

Bremerton, WA $114,838

Tacoma, WA $114,457

New Suffolk, NY $114,455

Sacramento, CA $114,425

Santa Barbara, CA $114,309

Trenton, NJ $114,193

San Diego, CA $114,193

Brockton, MA $114,076

Fairbanks, AK $113,817

Lompoc, CA $113,547

Lowell, MA $113,461

Ventura, CA $113,441

Nashua, NH $113,420

Stockton, CA $113,409

Modesto, CA $112,637

Poughkeepsie, NY $112,404

Olympia, WA $112,203

Kennewick, WA $112,203

New Haven, CT $112,161

Lawrence, MA $111,780

Hartford, CT $111,674

Riverside, CA $111,653

New Bedford, MA $111,547

Richland, WA $111,547

Bakersfield, CA $111,399

San Bernardino, CA $111,356

New Britain, CT $111,346

Atlantic City, NJ $111,346

New London, CT $111,304

Norwich, CT $111,272

Portsmouth, NH $111,251

Boulder, CO $111,026

Portland, OR $110,880

Worcester, MA $110,870

Minneapolis, MN $110,542

Philadelphia, PA $110,394

Honolulu, HI $110,044

Saint Paul, MN $109,994

Vineland, NJ $109,970

Providence, RI $109,663

Chicago, IL $109,356

Bellingham, WA $109,229

Springfield, MA $109,145

Baltimore, MD $109,113

Chico, CA $108,849

Pittsfield, MA $108,563

Manchester, NH $108,362

Spokane, WA $107,896

Denver, CO $107,886

Albany, NY $107,388

Troy, NY $107,346

Nassau, NY $107,233

Schenectady, NY $107,124

Wilmington, DE $107,039

Burlington, VT $106,891

Salem, OR $106,848

Portland, ME $106,520

Yakima, WA $106,415

Rochester, MN $106,087

Reno, NV $106,034

Fresno, CA $106,034

Milwaukee, WI $105,938

Detroit, MI $105,833

Ann Arbor, MI $105,815

Allentown, PA $105,801

Colorado Springs, CO $105,621

Syracuse, NY $105,568

Carson City, NV $105,568

Houston, TX $105,420

Eugene, OR $105,367

Gary, IN $105,240

Springfield, OR $105,155

Bismarck, ND $105,134

Galveston, TX $105,060

Medford, OR $104,901

Fort Collins, CO $104,859

Concord, NH $104,806

Austin, TX $104,774

Mesa, AZ $104,552

Reading, PA $104,542

Phoenix, AZ $104,531

Dallas, TX $104,499

Saint Cloud, MN $104,398

Madison, WI $104,256

Utica, NY $103,970

Rochester, NY $103,801

Des Moines, IA $103,790

Raleigh, NC $103,780

Atlanta, GA $103,621

Battle Creek, MI $103,589

Salt Lake City, UT $103,557

Lancaster, PA $103,399

Harrisburg, PA $103,251

Kansas City, MO $103,145

Champaign, IL $103,124

Kansas City, KS $103,124

Fort Worth, TX $103,113

Columbus, OH $103,095

Boca Raton, FL $103,071

Pittsburgh, PA $103,028

Richmond, VA $102,986

Indianapolis, IN $102,965

Cleveland, OH $102,954

Las Vegas, NV $102,827

Cincinnati, OH $102,827

Petersburg, VA $102,669

Huntsville, AL $102,510

Lansing, MI $102,439

Lebanon, PA $102,425

Pueblo, CO $102,415

Appleton, WI $102,383

Buffalo, NY $102,340

Dayton, OH $102,309

Racine, WI $102,288

Charlotte, NC $102,277

Saint Louis, MO $102,245

York, PA $102,182

Elkhart, IN $102,182

Gastonia, NC $102,162

Billings, MT $102,136

Beaumont, TX $102,108

Lorain, OH $102,086

Benton Harbor, MI $102,065

Toledo, OH $102,044

Binghamton, NY $101,991

Rock Hill, SC $101,981

Rockford, IL $101,928

Springfield, IL $101,885

Elyria, OH $101,875

Fargo, ND $101,875

Flagstaff, AZ $101,801

Fort Lauderdale, FL $101,737

Duluth, MN $101,674

Miami, FL $101,674

Cheyenne, WY $101,600

Grand Forks, ND $101,600

Bangor, ME $101,367

Cedar Rapids, IA $101,250

Durham, NC $101,206

Louisville, KY $101,198

Grand Rapids, MI $101,176

Hialeah, FL $101,166

Casper, WY $101,018

Scranton, PA $100,891

New Orleans, LA $100,859

Virginia Beach, VA $100,848

Akron, OH $100,795

Peoria, IL $100,658

Sarasota, FL $100,637

Nashville, TN $100,563

Omaha, NE $100,563

Green Bay, WI $100,563

Baton Rouge, LA $100,510

Charleston, SC $100,489

Jamestown, NY $100,436

Davenport, IA $100,436

Tucson, AZ $100,383

Saint Petersburg, FL $100,319

Tampa, FL $100,298

Evansville, IN $100,235

Port Arthur, TX $100,235

Bradenton, FL $100,192

Santa Fe, NM $100,002

Orlando, FL $99,811

Clearwater, FL $99,780

Canton, OH $99,557

La Crosse, WI $99,557

Albuquerque, NM $99,494

Newport News, VA $99,483

High Point, NC $99,452

Ogden, UT $99,409

Corpus Christi, TX $99,325

Norfolk, VA $99,261

Laramie, WY $99,261

Rock Island, IL $99,198

Saginaw, MI $99,176

Jacksonville, FL $99,166

Salisbury, NC $99,145

Boise, ID $99,123

Moline, IL $99,071

Fort Myers, FL $99,039

Memphis, TN $99,018

Tulsa, OK $98,965

Waterloo, IA $98,901

Spartanburg, SC $98,795

Lincoln, NE $98,743

Fort Wayne, IN $98,721

Provo, UT $98,711

Cedar Falls, IA $98,584

San Antonio, TX $98,541

Greensboro, NC $98,499

South Bend, IN $98,489

Savannah, GA $98,372

Muskegon, MI $98,330

Birmingham, AL $98,319

Winston Salem, NC $98,267

Lake Charles, LA $98,012

Anderson, IN $97,991

Lexington, KY $97,959

Augusta, GA $97,928

Greenville, SC $97,928

Lima, OH $97,843

Wichita, KS $97,832

Tuscaloosa, AL $97,832

Columbia, SC $97,737

Springfield, OH $97,716

Asheville, NC $97,547

Bloomington, IN $97,473

Knoxville, TN $97,092

Shreveport, LA $97,081

Wilmington, NC $96,944

Roanoke, VA $96,944

Topeka, KS $96,753

Frankfort, KY $96,741

Oklahoma City, OK $96,668

Chillicothe, OH $96,626

Longview, TX $96,615

Melbourne, FL $96,605

Sioux Falls, SD $96,436

Mobile, AL $96,425

Terre Haute, IN $96,383

Altoona, PA $96,319

Amarillo, TX $96,245

Killeen, TX $96,213

Fayetteville, AR $96,129

Chattanooga, TN $96,097

Sioux City, IA $96,002

Idaho Falls, ID $95,981

Lynchburg, VA $95,896

Gainesville, FL $95,758

Portsmouth, OH $95,705

Little Rock, AR $95,684

Lafayette, LA $95,642

Youngstown, OH $95,642

Daytona Beach, FL $95,578

Clarksville, TN $95,568

Pensacola, FL $95,557

Temple, TX $95,550

Hopkinsville, KY $95,240

Erie, PA $95,219

Florence, SC $95,176

Charleston, WV $95,007

Great Falls, MT $94,954

Macon, GA $94,806

Tallahassee, FL $94,795

Fayetteville, NC $94,774

Waco, TX $94,753

Helena, MT $94,679

Pine Bluff, AR $94,639

Vincennes, IN $94,510

Lubbock, TX $94,467

Alamogordo, NM $94,404

Twin Falls, ID $94,309

Rapid City, SD $94,277

Jackson, MS $94,086

Huntington, WV $94,079

Greenville, MS $94,076

Parkersburg, WV $93,968

Montgomery, AL $93,949

Wichita Falls, TX $93,843

Springfield, MO $93,843

Biloxi, MS $93,790

Monroe, LA $93,684

Johnstown, PA $93,610

Sumter, SC $93,568

Columbus, GA $93,557

Pascagoula, MS $93,356

Abilene, TX $93,356

Kingsport, TN $93,081

Albany, GA $93,081

Gulfport, MS $93,049

Alexandria, LA $92,700

Fort Smith, AR $92,436

El Paso, TX $92,150

Las Cruces, NM $91,674

Harlingen, TX $91,405

Pocatello, ID $91,388

Florence, AL $91,250

Brownsville, TX $91,229

Mcallen, TX $91,007

Dothan, AL $90,859

Columbus, MS $90,230

Altus, OK $89,737

Lawton, OK $89,536

Pierre, SD $89,155

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

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	16.12%
Engineering Services	1.59%
CAD	1.26%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

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	$107,938	2%
Construction Administration	$107,938	2%
Building Design	$107,938	2%

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Structural Engineer III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Structural Engineer III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $115,095. While startup companies pay approximate $97,637.

Structural Engineer III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$97,637
Growth Stage	51~500	$103,188
Established	501~5000	$111,223
Enterprise	5000+	$115,095

Structural Engineer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Structural Engineer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 85% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Construction sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Structural Engineer positions in MFG Durable or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Structural Engineer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Structural Engineer III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$148,151	$71.0	40%
Construction	$132,278	$64.0	25%

How Education impacts an Structural Engineer III's Salary?

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

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

Structural Engineer III Salaries by Degree Level

$114,200
$113,000
$111,800
$110,600
$109,400
$108,200
$107,000
$105,800

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.

$97,431

Average $105,822/year

$114,249

$8,119

Average $8,819/month

$9,521

$1,874

Average $2,035/week

$2,197

$47

Average $51/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,249	$9,521	$2,197	$55
Average	$105,822	$8,819	$2,035	$51
25th Percentile	$97,431	$8,119	$1,874	$47

Structural Engineer III Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Structural Engineer III, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Structural Engineer III Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Civil Engineer IV	$123,948	17%
Structural Engineer IV	$123,948	17%
Transportation Engineer IV	$123,015	16%

Salary Trends for Structural Engineer III

Salaries for a Structural Engineer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,624 in 2023 to around $108,904 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Structural Engineer III salary trends, .

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2025	$108,904
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Most common benefits for Structural Engineer III

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Common company salaries for Structural Engineer III

Here are companies hiring for Structural Engineer III and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Structural Engineer III

1. Where can a Structural Engineer III earn the most?

A Structural Engineer III's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Structural Engineer III earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Structural Engineer III is $133,473.

2. What is the highest pay for Structural Engineer III?

The highest pay for Structural Engineer III is $121,921.

3. What is the lowest pay for Structural Engineer III?

The lowest pay for Structural Engineer III is $89,791.

4. 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.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Structural Engineer III?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Structural Engineer III roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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