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

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

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

A Forensic Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Forensic Structural Engineer (0-2 years)earns $79,012, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $92,988, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,782, a Structural Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,065,

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

Forensic Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Forensic Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $84,862, California $84,540, Massachusetts $83,414. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Forensic Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Structural Engineer: $107,827; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Forensic Engineer: $94,675; Intermediate Structural Engineer: $87,260.

Forensic Structural Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Forensic Structural Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Forensic Structural Engineer in Rhode Island is $79,466 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,276
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,986 to $85,648
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $68,996

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Forensic Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,648	$7,137	$1,647	$41
Average	$79,466	$6,622	$1,528	$38
25th Percentile	$73,986	$6,165	$1,423	$36

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Key Factors That Influence Forensic Structural Engineer Salaries

A Forensic Structural 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 Do Forensic Structural 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 Forensic Structural Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,862.
California: $84,540.
Massachusetts: $83,414.

District of Columbia $84,862 California $84,540 Massachusetts $83,414 Washington $83,107 New Jersey $83,076 Alaska $82,969 Connecticut $81,911 New York $81,482

Hawaii $80,110 Rhode Island $79,466 Maryland $79,030 Minnesota $78,432 Colorado $78,202 Illinois $78,125 Oregon $77,834 Delaware $77,619

New Hampshire $77,484 Virginia $77,182 Pennsylvania $76,301 Nevada $75,856 North Dakota $75,711 Michigan $75,481 Wisconsin $75,397 Vermont $75,228

Texas $74,760 Maine $74,730 Arizona $74,684 Ohio $74,630 Georgia $73,925 Indiana $73,572 Wyoming $73,503 Utah $73,396

Iowa $73,350 Kansas $72,982 Louisiana $72,875 North Carolina $72,837 Missouri $72,821 Florida $72,522 Montana $72,361 Nebraska $72,208

Kentucky $72,124 South Carolina $71,817 Tennessee $71,626 Idaho $71,549 New Mexico $70,989 Oklahoma $70,867 Alabama $70,415 South Dakota $69,656

Arkansas $69,242 West Virginia $69,020 Mississippi $68,353

Top Paying Cities for Forensic Structural 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:

Adamsville: $80,769
Albion: $79,428
Ashaway: $81,076

Adamsville, RI $80,769 Albion, RI $79,428 Ashaway, RI $81,076 Barrington, RI $79,428 Block Island, RI $80,654 Bradford, RI $81,022 Bristol, RI $79,352 Carolina, RI $80,363

Charlestown, RI $80,448 Chepachet, RI $79,275 Clayville, RI $79,352 Coventry, RI $79,275 West Greenwich, RI $79,221 East Greenwich, RI $79,329 Exeter, RI $81,022 Fiskeville, RI $79,428

Forestdale, RI $79,352 Foster, RI $79,221 Glendale, RI $79,221 Greene, RI $80,110 Greenville, RI $79,428 Harmony, RI $79,405 Harrisville, RI $79,275 Hope, RI $79,428

Hope Valley, RI $81,076 Hopkinton, RI $81,099 Jamestown, RI $80,287 Kenyon, RI $80,999 Little Compton, RI $80,739 Manville, RI $79,428 Mapleville, RI $79,221 Newport, RI $80,302

Middletown, RI $80,639 North Kingstown, RI $79,198 North Scituate, RI $79,405 Oakland, RI $79,298 Pascoag, RI $79,252 Pawtucket, RI $79,428 Central Falls, RI $79,428 Cumberland, RI $79,428

Lincoln, RI $79,428 Portsmouth, RI $79,980 Prudence Island, RI $79,275 Rockville, RI $81,099 Saunderstown, RI $80,333 Shannock, RI $80,976 Slatersville, RI $79,352 Slocum, RI $80,333

Tiverton, RI $80,792 Wakefield, RI $80,248 Kingston, RI $80,264 Narragansett, RI $80,279 Peace Dale, RI $80,248 Warren, RI $79,405 Warwick, RI $79,428 Westerly, RI $81,122

West Kingston, RI $80,310 West Warwick, RI $79,428 Wood River Junction, RI $81,022 Woonsocket, RI $79,352 North Smithfield, RI $79,405 Wyoming, RI $80,999 Providence, RI $79,428 Cranston, RI $79,428

North Providence, RI $79,428 East Providence, RI $79,428 Riverside, RI $79,428 Rumford, RI $79,428 Smithfield, RI $79,428 Johnston, RI $79,428

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

Understanding how a Forensic Structural 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 January 01, 2026

$73,986

Average $79,466/year

$85,648

$6,165

Average $6,622/month

$7,137

$1,423

Average $1,528/week

$1,647

$36

Average $38/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$85,648	$7,137	$1,647	$41
Average	$79,466	$6,622	$1,528	$38
25th Percentile	$73,986	$6,165	$1,423	$36

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