Structural Designer III Salary in the United States

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

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Designer III in the United States is $115,058 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $136,914
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $104,778 to $126,498
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,419
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Structural Designer III Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $126,498 $10,542 $2,433 $61
Average $115,058 $9,588 $2,213 $55
25th Percentile $104,778 $8,732 $2,015 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Structural Designer III Salaries

A Structural Designer 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Structural Designer III Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Structural Designer 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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $73,702
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,843
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $114,217
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,827
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,257
Levels Salary
CAE Desig... Level Structural Designer III$73,702
CAE Desig... Level Structural Designer III$82,843
Structura... Level Structural Designer III$114,217
CAE Desig... Level Structural Designer III$131,827
CAE Desig... Level Structural Designer III$150,257
$73,702 0 yr
$82,843 < 2 yrs
$114,217 2-4 yrs
$131,827 5-8 yrs
$150,257 > 8 yrs
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How Do Structural Designer III 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 Designer IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,392.
  • California: $126,909.
  • Massachusetts: $125,218.

Top Paying Cities for Structural Designer 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: $145,123
  • San Francisco: $143,534
  • Oakland: $140,509

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

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.05% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Civil Engineering (Mentioned in 3.19% Job Postings): Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is considered the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. Civil engineering takes place in the public sector from municipal through to national governments, and in the private sector from individual homeowners through to international companies.
  • Packaging Design (Mentioned in 0.86% Job Postings): Creating graphics and physical containers of a product to protect it from damage and tampering.
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Analysis 4.05%
Civil Engineering 3.19%
Packaging Design 0.86%
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 Designer III's salary.
  • Self Motivation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Partnering: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Self Motivation
 $123,112
7%
Partnering
 $118,510
3%
Aviation
 $118,510
3%
Customer Sales
 $118,510
3%
Problem Solving
 $117,359
2%
Stewardship
 $117,359
2%
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Structural Designer III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Structural Designer III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 170% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 80% above the average. In contrast, Structural Designer positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Structural Designer III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Structural Designer III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$207,104$100.080%
Pharmaceuticals$195,599$94.070%
Financial Services$184,093$89.060%
Biotechnology$172,587$83.050%
Healthcare$161,081$77.040%

Structural Designer III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Structural Designer 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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$104,778
Average $115,058/year
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Average $9,588/month
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Average $2,213/week
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Average $55/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $126,498 $10,542 $2,433 $61
Average $115,058 $9,588 $2,213 $55
25th Percentile $104,778 $8,732 $2,015 $50

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Salary Trends for Structural Designer III

Salaries for a Structural Designer III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,909 in 2023 to around $98,350 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Structural Designer III salary trends, .

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$99,427
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