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

Structural Engineer IV salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Engineer IV roles are District of Columbia $137,235, California $136,715, Massachusetts $134,893. 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 Design Engineer IV: $123,990; Structural Engineer IV - Roads and Bridges: $123,963; Structural Design Assessment Engineer IV: $123,950; Civil/Construction/Structural Engineer IV: $123,950.

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

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Structural Engineer IV 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 IV Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Engineer IV in the United States is $123,948 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,930
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $115,486 to $133,884
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,782

10% $107,782

50% (Median) $123,948

90% $142,930

Structural Engineer IV Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,884	$11,157	$2,575	$64
Average	$123,948	$10,329	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$115,486	$9,624	$2,221	$56

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Engineer IV Salaries

A Structural Engineer IV'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 IV Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Engineer IV'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 IVs 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 IVs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $137,235.
California: $136,715.
Massachusetts: $134,893.

District of Columbia $137,235 California $136,715 Massachusetts $134,893 Washington $134,397 New Jersey $134,347 Alaska $134,174 Connecticut $132,463 New York $131,769

Hawaii $129,550 Rhode Island $128,509 Maryland $127,803 Minnesota $126,836 Colorado $126,464 Illinois $126,340 Oregon $125,869 Delaware $125,522

New Hampshire $125,304 Virginia $124,816 Pennsylvania $123,390 Nevada $122,671 North Dakota $122,436 Michigan $122,064 Wisconsin $121,928 Vermont $121,655

Texas $120,899 Maine $120,849 Arizona $120,775 Ohio $120,688 Georgia $119,548 Indiana $118,978 Wyoming $118,866 Utah $118,693

Iowa $118,618 Kansas $118,023 Louisiana $117,850 North Carolina $117,788 Missouri $117,763 Florida $117,280 Montana $117,019 Nebraska $116,771

Kentucky $116,635 South Carolina $116,139 Tennessee $115,829 Idaho $115,705 New Mexico $114,801 Oklahoma $114,602 Alabama $113,871 South Dakota $112,644

Arkansas $111,975 West Virginia $111,615 Mississippi $110,537

Top Paying Cities for Structural Engineer IV

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: $156,336
San Francisco: $154,624
Oakland: $151,365

San Jose, CA $156,336

San Francisco, CA $154,624

Oakland, CA $151,365

New York, NY $142,712

Paramus, NJ $140,977

Queens Village, NY $140,971

Passaic, NJ $140,853

Bergenfield, NJ $140,842

Stamford, CT $140,569

Huntington, NY $140,519

Newark, NJ $139,603

Bridgeport, CT $139,341

Vallejo, CA $139,094

New Brunswick, NJ $139,045

Petaluma, CA $138,970

Middlesex, NJ $138,735

Somerset, NJ $138,648

Santa Cruz, CA $138,487

Boston, MA $137,731

Monterey, CA $137,296

Seattle, WA $137,012

Santa Rosa, CA $136,987

Los Angeles, CA $136,950

Juneau, AK $136,628

Washington, DC $136,492

Orange, CA $136,050

Santa Ana, CA $135,723

Long Beach, CA $135,599

Anaheim, CA $135,574

Anchorage, AK $135,512

Santa Maria, CA $135,141

Everett, WA $135,116

Danbury, CT $134,679

Bremerton, WA $134,508

Tacoma, WA $134,062

New Suffolk, NY $134,060

Sacramento, CA $134,025

Santa Barbara, CA $133,889

Trenton, NJ $133,752

San Diego, CA $133,752

Brockton, MA $133,616

Fairbanks, AK $133,312

Lompoc, CA $132,996

Lowell, MA $132,896

Ventura, CA $132,872

Nashua, NH $132,847

Stockton, CA $132,835

Modesto, CA $131,930

Poughkeepsie, NY $131,658

Olympia, WA $131,422

Kennewick, WA $131,422

New Haven, CT $131,372

Lawrence, MA $130,926

Hartford, CT $130,802

Riverside, CA $130,778

New Bedford, MA $130,654

Richland, WA $130,654

Bakersfield, CA $130,480

San Bernardino, CA $130,430

New Britain, CT $130,418

Atlantic City, NJ $130,418

New London, CT $130,369

Norwich, CT $130,331

Portsmouth, NH $130,307

Boulder, CO $130,044

Portland, OR $129,873

Worcester, MA $129,860

Minneapolis, MN $129,476

Philadelphia, PA $129,303

Honolulu, HI $128,894

Saint Paul, MN $128,834

Vineland, NJ $128,807

Providence, RI $128,447

Chicago, IL $128,088

Bellingham, WA $127,939

Springfield, MA $127,840

Baltimore, MD $127,803

Chico, CA $127,493

Pittsfield, MA $127,158

Manchester, NH $126,923

Spokane, WA $126,377

Denver, CO $126,365

Albany, NY $125,782

Troy, NY $125,733

Nassau, NY $125,600

Schenectady, NY $125,473

Wilmington, DE $125,373

Burlington, VT $125,200

Salem, OR $125,150

Portland, ME $124,766

Yakima, WA $124,642

Rochester, MN $124,258

Reno, NV $124,196

Fresno, CA $124,196

Milwaukee, WI $124,084

Detroit, MI $123,960

Ann Arbor, MI $123,939

Allentown, PA $123,923

Colorado Springs, CO $123,712

Syracuse, NY $123,651

Carson City, NV $123,651

Houston, TX $123,477

Eugene, OR $123,415

Gary, IN $123,266

Springfield, OR $123,167

Bismarck, ND $123,142

Galveston, TX $123,056

Medford, OR $122,870

Fort Collins, CO $122,820

Concord, NH $122,758

Austin, TX $122,721

Mesa, AZ $122,461

Reading, PA $122,448

Phoenix, AZ $122,436

Dallas, TX $122,399

Saint Cloud, MN $122,280

Madison, WI $122,114

Utica, NY $121,779

Rochester, NY $121,581

Des Moines, IA $121,568

Raleigh, NC $121,556

Atlanta, GA $121,370

Battle Creek, MI $121,333

Salt Lake City, UT $121,296

Lancaster, PA $121,110

Harrisburg, PA $120,936

Kansas City, MO $120,812

Champaign, IL $120,787

Kansas City, KS $120,787

Fort Worth, TX $120,775

Columbus, OH $120,754

Boca Raton, FL $120,725

Pittsburgh, PA $120,676

Richmond, VA $120,626

Indianapolis, IN $120,601

Cleveland, OH $120,589

Las Vegas, NV $120,440

Cincinnati, OH $120,440

Petersburg, VA $120,254

Huntsville, AL $120,068

Lansing, MI $119,985

Lebanon, PA $119,969

Pueblo, CO $119,957

Appleton, WI $119,920

Buffalo, NY $119,870

Dayton, OH $119,833

Racine, WI $119,808

Charlotte, NC $119,796

Saint Louis, MO $119,759

York, PA $119,684

Elkhart, IN $119,684

Gastonia, NC $119,661

Billings, MT $119,631

Beaumont, TX $119,597

Lorain, OH $119,573

Benton Harbor, MI $119,548

Toledo, OH $119,523

Binghamton, NY $119,461

Rock Hill, SC $119,449

Rockford, IL $119,387

Springfield, IL $119,337

Elyria, OH $119,325

Fargo, ND $119,325

Flagstaff, AZ $119,238

Fort Lauderdale, FL $119,164

Duluth, MN $119,089

Miami, FL $119,089

Cheyenne, WY $119,002

Grand Forks, ND $119,002

Bangor, ME $118,730

Cedar Rapids, IA $118,593

Durham, NC $118,541

Louisville, KY $118,531

Grand Rapids, MI $118,507

Hialeah, FL $118,494

Casper, WY $118,321

Scranton, PA $118,172

New Orleans, LA $118,135

Virginia Beach, VA $118,122

Akron, OH $118,060

Peoria, IL $117,899

Sarasota, FL $117,875

Nashville, TN $117,788

Omaha, NE $117,788

Green Bay, WI $117,788

Baton Rouge, LA $117,726

Charleston, SC $117,701

Jamestown, NY $117,639

Davenport, IA $117,639

Tucson, AZ $117,577

Saint Petersburg, FL $117,503

Tampa, FL $117,478

Evansville, IN $117,404

Port Arthur, TX $117,404

Bradenton, FL $117,354

Santa Fe, NM $117,131

Orlando, FL $116,908

Clearwater, FL $116,871

Canton, OH $116,610

La Crosse, WI $116,610

Albuquerque, NM $116,536

Newport News, VA $116,524

High Point, NC $116,486

Ogden, UT $116,437

Corpus Christi, TX $116,338

Norfolk, VA $116,263

Laramie, WY $116,263

Rock Island, IL $116,189

Saginaw, MI $116,164

Jacksonville, FL $116,152

Salisbury, NC $116,127

Boise, ID $116,102

Moline, IL $116,040

Fort Myers, FL $116,003

Memphis, TN $115,978

Tulsa, OK $115,916

Waterloo, IA $115,842

Spartanburg, SC $115,718

Lincoln, NE $115,656

Fort Wayne, IN $115,631

Provo, UT $115,619

Cedar Falls, IA $115,470

San Antonio, TX $115,420

Greensboro, NC $115,371

South Bend, IN $115,358

Savannah, GA $115,222

Muskegon, MI $115,172

Birmingham, AL $115,160

Winston Salem, NC $115,099

Lake Charles, LA $114,801

Anderson, IN $114,776

Lexington, KY $114,739

Augusta, GA $114,701

Greenville, SC $114,701

Lima, OH $114,602

Wichita, KS $114,590

Tuscaloosa, AL $114,590

Columbia, SC $114,478

Springfield, OH $114,454

Asheville, NC $114,255

Bloomington, IN $114,169

Knoxville, TN $113,722

Shreveport, LA $113,710

Wilmington, NC $113,549

Roanoke, VA $113,549

Topeka, KS $113,326

Frankfort, KY $113,312

Oklahoma City, OK $113,226

Chillicothe, OH $113,177

Longview, TX $113,165

Melbourne, FL $113,152

Sioux Falls, SD $112,954

Mobile, AL $112,941

Terre Haute, IN $112,892

Altoona, PA $112,817

Amarillo, TX $112,731

Killeen, TX $112,694

Fayetteville, AR $112,594

Chattanooga, TN $112,557

Sioux City, IA $112,446

Idaho Falls, ID $112,421

Lynchburg, VA $112,322

Gainesville, FL $112,161

Portsmouth, OH $112,099

Little Rock, AR $112,074

Lafayette, LA $112,024

Youngstown, OH $112,024

Daytona Beach, FL $111,950

Clarksville, TN $111,937

Pensacola, FL $111,925

Temple, TX $111,916

Hopkinsville, KY $111,553

Erie, PA $111,528

Florence, SC $111,479

Charleston, WV $111,281

Great Falls, MT $111,219

Macon, GA $111,045

Tallahassee, FL $111,033

Fayetteville, NC $111,008

Waco, TX $110,983

Helena, MT $110,896

Pine Bluff, AR $110,849

Vincennes, IN $110,698

Lubbock, TX $110,648

Alamogordo, NM $110,574

Twin Falls, ID $110,462

Rapid City, SD $110,425

Jackson, MS $110,202

Huntington, WV $110,193

Greenville, MS $110,190

Parkersburg, WV $110,063

Montgomery, AL $110,041

Wichita Falls, TX $109,917

Springfield, MO $109,917

Biloxi, MS $109,855

Monroe, LA $109,731

Johnstown, PA $109,644

Sumter, SC $109,595

Columbus, GA $109,582

Pascagoula, MS $109,347

Abilene, TX $109,347

Kingsport, TN $109,025

Albany, GA $109,025

Gulfport, MS $108,987

Alexandria, LA $108,578

Fort Smith, AR $108,269

El Paso, TX $107,934

Las Cruces, NM $107,376

Harlingen, TX $107,061

Pocatello, ID $107,041

Florence, AL $106,880

Brownsville, TX $106,856

Mcallen, TX $106,595

Dothan, AL $106,422

Columbus, MS $105,686

Altus, OK $105,108

Lawton, OK $104,872

Pierre, SD $104,426

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 16.23% 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 1.73% 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
Renewable Energy (Mentioned in 1.1% Job Postings): Using renewable energy sources for more sustainable business operations to drive environmental risk and cost reduction.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	16.23%
Engineering Services	1.73%
Renewable Energy	1.1%

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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 IV's salary.

Construction Administration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Business Development: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Renewable Energy: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Construction Administration	$132,624	7%
Business Development	$131,385	6%
Renewable Energy	$130,145	5%

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

Structural Engineer IV salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $134,809. While startup companies pay approximate $114,361.

Structural Engineer IV Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$114,361
Growth Stage	51~500	$120,862
Established	501~5000	$130,274
Enterprise	5000+	$134,809

Structural Engineer IV Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Structural Engineer IV roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 90% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Structural Engineer positions in MFG Durable or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Structural Engineer IV as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Structural Engineer IV

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities	$185,922	$89.0	50%
Business Services	$148,738	$72.0	20%

How Education impacts an Structural Engineer IV's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Structural Engineer IV 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 IV with a Bachelor's Degree is between $118,846 and $126,154.

Structural Engineer IV Salaries by Degree Level

$127,200
$126,000
$124,800
$123,600
$122,400
$121,300
$120,100
$118,900

Typical Education for Structural Engineer IV
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.4%
High School	43.1%
Associates	0.4%
Bachelors	43.1%
Masters	49.8%
Doctorate	6.7%

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

Understanding how a Structural Engineer IV'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.

$115,486

Average $123,948/year

$133,884

$9,624

Average $10,329/month

$11,157

$2,221

Average $2,384/week

$2,575

$56

Average $60/hour

$64

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$133,884	$11,157	$2,575	$64
Average	$123,948	$10,329	$2,384	$60
25th Percentile	$115,486	$9,624	$2,221	$56

Structural Engineer IV Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Structural Engineer IV, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Civil Engineer V role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $148,036 - a projected growth of 19% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Structural Engineer IV

Salaries for a Structural Engineer IV can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $128,793 in 2023 to around $128,292 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Structural Engineer IV salary trends, .

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Common company salaries for Structural Engineer IV

Here are companies hiring for Structural Engineer IV 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 IV

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

A Structural Engineer IV'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 IV earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Structural Engineer IV is $156,336.

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

The highest pay for Structural Engineer IV is $142,930.

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

The lowest pay for Structural Engineer IV is $107,782.

4. What are the responsibilities of Structural Engineer IV?

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 highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. Typically requires 7+ years of related experience.

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

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Structural Engineer IV roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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