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

The Internet industry offers the highest average compensation for Structural Design Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Structural Design Engineer's salary?

A Structural Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Design Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,187, a Product Design Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,828, a Product Design Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,285, a Product Design Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,104, a Product Design Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $160,621,

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

Structural Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $86,978, California $86,648, Massachusetts $85,493. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Structural Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Structural Design Engineer IV: $123,990; Structural Design Assessment Engineer IV: $123,950; Structural Engineer IV: $123,944; Structural Design Engineer III: $105,890; Structural Design Assessment Engineer III: $105,830.

Structural Design Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Structural Design Engineer make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Design Engineer in Delaware is $79,554 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $89,092
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $75,743 to $84,547
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,273

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Structural Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,547	$7,046	$1,626	$41
Average	$79,554	$6,630	$1,530	$38
25th Percentile	$75,743	$6,312	$1,457	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Design Engineer Salaries

A Structural Design Engineer'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 Structural Design Engineer Salaries?

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

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $79,187
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,828
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $112,285
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $137,104
Expert (over 8 years): $160,621

Levels	Salary
Structura... Level Structural Design Engineer	$79,187
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$89,828
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$112,285
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$137,104
Product D... Level Structural Design Engineer	$160,621

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

District of Columbia: $86,978.
California: $86,648.
Massachusetts: $85,493.

District of Columbia $86,978 California $86,648 Massachusetts $85,493 Washington $85,179 New Jersey $85,147 Alaska $85,038 Connecticut $83,953 New York $83,514

Hawaii $82,107 Rhode Island $81,447 Maryland $81,000 Minnesota $80,387 Colorado $80,151 Illinois $80,073 Oregon $79,774 Delaware $79,554

New Hampshire $79,416 Virginia $79,106 Pennsylvania $78,203 Nevada $77,747 North Dakota $77,598 Michigan $77,363 Wisconsin $77,276 Vermont $77,103

Texas $76,624 Maine $76,593 Arizona $76,546 Ohio $76,491 Georgia $75,768 Indiana $75,406 Wyoming $75,336 Utah $75,226

Iowa $75,179 Kansas $74,802 Louisiana $74,692 North Carolina $74,652 Missouri $74,637 Florida $74,330 Montana $74,165 Nebraska $74,008

Kentucky $73,922 South Carolina $73,608 Tennessee $73,411 Idaho $73,333 New Mexico $72,759 Oklahoma $72,633 Alabama $72,170 South Dakota $71,392

Arkansas $70,968 West Virginia $70,740 Mississippi $70,057

Top Paying Cities for Structural Design Engineers

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: $79,196
Little Creek: $79,776
Magnolia: $79,661

Lincoln, DE $79,196 Little Creek, DE $79,776 Magnolia, DE $79,661 Milford, DE $79,397 Marydel, DE $79,528 Millsboro, DE $78,864 Millville, DE $78,986 Milton, DE $79,122

Nassau, DE $79,180 Ocean View, DE $78,972 Rehoboth Beach, DE $79,124 Seaford, DE $79,169 Selbyville, DE $78,841 Smyrna, DE $79,831 Viola, DE $79,463 Woodside, DE $79,677

Bear, DE $79,493 Newark, DE $79,463 Claymont, DE $79,626 Delaware City, DE $79,542 Hockessin, DE $79,456 Kirkwood, DE $79,528 Middletown, DE $79,558 Montchanin, DE $79,474

New Castle, DE $79,486 Odessa, DE $79,597 Port Penn, DE $79,651 Rockland, DE $79,482 Saint Georges, DE $79,533 Townsend, DE $79,656 Winterthur, DE $79,491 Lewes, DE $79,153

Wilmington, DE $79,460 Dover, DE $79,776 Dover Afb, DE $79,356 Bethany Beach, DE $78,889 Bethel, DE $78,971 Bridgeville, DE $79,157 Camden Wyoming, DE $79,551 Cheswold, DE $79,750

Clayton, DE $79,752 Dagsboro, DE $78,834 Delmar, DE $78,707 Ellendale, DE $78,946 Felton, DE $79,391 Fenwick Island, DE $78,851 Frankford, DE $78,714 Frederica, DE $79,469

Georgetown, DE $78,804 Greenwood, DE $79,169 Harbeson, DE $78,888 Harrington, DE $79,290 Hartly, DE $79,537 Houston, DE $79,177 Kenton, DE $79,756 Laurel, DE $78,757

Yorklyn, DE $79,480

Structural Design Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Structural Design Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Structural Design Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Structural Design Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Structural Design Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Internet	$91,487	$44.0	15%
Pharmaceuticals	$89,101	$43.0	12%
Biotechnology	$87,510	$42.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$85,919	$41.0	8%
Aerospace & Defense	$83,532	$40.0	5%

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

Understanding how a Structural Design Engineer'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

$75,743

Average $79,554/year

$84,547

$6,312

Average $6,630/month

$7,046

$1,457

Average $1,530/week

$1,626

$36

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,547	$7,046	$1,626	$41
Average	$79,554	$6,630	$1,530	$38
25th Percentile	$75,743	$6,312	$1,457	$36

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