What are the main factors that influence a Structural Designer'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 Designer's salary?

A Structural Designer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $76,408, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $89,902, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $109,054, a Structural Designer (7+ years)earns $127,715,

What are the highest paying states for a Structural Designer?

Structural Designer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Structural Designer roles are District of Columbia $140,475, California $139,942, Massachusetts $138,077. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Structural Designer roles make?

Salaries for Structural Designer level roles vary by specialization: Structural Designer III: $115,020; Senior Structural Designer: $114,437; Structural Engineer: $107,825; Architectural/Structural Designer: $95,316; Civil Structural Designer: $93,923.

Structural Designer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Structural Designer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Structural Designer in Delaware is $128,485 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $62.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $148,502
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $119,847 to $138,963
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,982

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Structural Designer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,963	$11,580	$2,672	$67
Average	$128,485	$10,707	$2,471	$62
25th Percentile	$119,847	$9,987	$2,305	$58

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Key Factors That Influence Structural Designer Salaries

A Structural Designer'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 Do Structural Designer 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 Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $140,475.
California: $139,942.
Massachusetts: $138,077.

District of Columbia $140,475 California $139,942 Massachusetts $138,077 Washington $137,569 New Jersey $137,519 Alaska $137,341 Connecticut $135,590 New York $134,880

Hawaii $132,609 Rhode Island $131,543 Maryland $130,820 Minnesota $129,830 Colorado $129,450 Illinois $129,323 Oregon $128,841 Delaware $128,485

New Hampshire $128,262 Virginia $127,762 Pennsylvania $126,303 Nevada $125,567 North Dakota $125,326 Michigan $124,946 Wisconsin $124,806 Vermont $124,527

Texas $123,753 Maine $123,702 Arizona $123,626 Ohio $123,537 Georgia $122,370 Indiana $121,786 Wyoming $121,672 Utah $121,495

Iowa $121,418 Kansas $120,809 Louisiana $120,632 North Carolina $120,568 Missouri $120,543 Florida $120,048 Montana $119,782 Nebraska $119,528

Kentucky $119,388 South Carolina $118,881 Tennessee $118,564 Idaho $118,437 New Mexico $117,511 Oklahoma $117,308 Alabama $116,559 South Dakota $115,303

Arkansas $114,618 West Virginia $114,250 Mississippi $113,146

Top Paying Cities for Structural Designers

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: $132,977
Little Creek: $131,746
Magnolia: $132,292

Lincoln, DE $132,977 Little Creek, DE $131,746 Magnolia, DE $132,292 Milford, DE $132,977 Marydel, DE $131,251 Millsboro, DE $132,977 Millville, DE $133,865 Milton, DE $132,977

Nassau, DE $132,977 Ocean View, DE $133,865 Rehoboth Beach, DE $133,865 Seaford, DE $131,581 Selbyville, DE $133,865 Smyrna, DE $131,099 Viola, DE $132,292 Woodside, DE $131,911

Bear, DE $130,135 Newark, DE $130,185 Claymont, DE $130,287 Delaware City, DE $130,185 Hockessin, DE $130,287 Kirkwood, DE $130,185 Middletown, DE $130,832 Montchanin, DE $130,287

New Castle, DE $130,287 Odessa, DE $131,010 Port Penn, DE $129,830 Rockland, DE $130,287 Saint Georges, DE $130,185 Townsend, DE $130,820 Winterthur, DE $130,287 Lewes, DE $132,977

Wilmington, DE $130,287 Dover, DE $131,683 Dover Afb, DE $131,987 Bethany Beach, DE $133,865 Bethel, DE $131,581 Bridgeville, DE $132,977 Camden Wyoming, DE $131,822 Cheswold, DE $131,378

Clayton, DE $131,048 Dagsboro, DE $133,865 Delmar, DE $131,581 Ellendale, DE $132,977 Felton, DE $132,977 Fenwick Island, DE $133,865 Frankford, DE $133,865 Frederica, DE $132,977

Georgetown, DE $132,977 Greenwood, DE $132,977 Harbeson, DE $132,977 Harrington, DE $132,977 Hartly, DE $130,985 Houston, DE $132,977 Kenton, DE $131,048 Laurel, DE $131,581

Yorklyn, DE $130,287

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

Understanding how a Structural Designer'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 April 01, 2026

$119,847

Average $128,485/year

$138,963

$9,987

Average $10,707/month

$11,580

$2,305

Average $2,471/week

$2,672

$58

Average $62/hour

$67

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$138,963	$11,580	$2,672	$67
Average	$128,485	$10,707	$2,471	$62
25th Percentile	$119,847	$9,987	$2,305	$58

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