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

A Principal Structural Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Structural Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $75,274, a Structural Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $88,568, a Structural Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,436, a Principal Structural Engineer (7+ years)earns $125,820,

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

Principal Structural Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Principal Structural Engineer roles are District of Columbia $138,390, California $137,865, Massachusetts $136,028. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Principal Structural Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Specialist Structural Engineer: $124,000; Structural Engineer: $107,825; Senior Structural Engineer: $105,900; Intermediate Structural Engineer: $87,240; Supervising Structural Engineer: $85,768.

Principal Structural Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Principal Structural Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Principal Structural Engineer in Delaware is $126,578 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,299
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $118,069 to $136,901
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,321

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Principal Structural Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,901	$11,408	$2,633	$66
Average	$126,578	$10,548	$2,434	$61
25th Percentile	$118,069	$9,839	$2,271	$57

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Key Factors That Influence Principal Structural Engineer Salaries

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

District of Columbia: $138,390.
California: $137,865.
Massachusetts: $136,028.

District of Columbia $138,390 California $137,865 Massachusetts $136,028 Washington $135,528 New Jersey $135,478 Alaska $135,303 Connecticut $133,578 New York $132,878

Hawaii $130,641 Rhode Island $129,591 Maryland $128,878 Minnesota $127,903 Colorado $127,528 Illinois $127,403 Oregon $126,928 Delaware $126,578

New Hampshire $126,358 Virginia $125,866 Pennsylvania $124,429 Nevada $123,704 North Dakota $123,466 Michigan $123,091 Wisconsin $122,954 Vermont $122,679

Texas $121,916 Maine $121,866 Arizona $121,791 Ohio $121,704 Georgia $120,554 Indiana $119,979 Wyoming $119,866 Utah $119,691

Iowa $119,616 Kansas $119,016 Louisiana $118,841 North Carolina $118,779 Missouri $118,754 Florida $118,266 Montana $118,004 Nebraska $117,754

Kentucky $117,617 South Carolina $117,117 Tennessee $116,804 Idaho $116,679 New Mexico $115,767 Oklahoma $115,567 Alabama $114,829 South Dakota $113,592

Arkansas $112,917 West Virginia $112,554 Mississippi $111,467

Top Paying Cities for Principal 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:

Lincoln: $131,003
Little Creek: $129,791
Magnolia: $130,328

Lincoln, DE $131,003 Little Creek, DE $129,791 Magnolia, DE $130,328 Milford, DE $131,003 Marydel, DE $129,303 Millsboro, DE $131,003 Millville, DE $131,878 Milton, DE $131,003

Nassau, DE $131,003 Ocean View, DE $131,878 Rehoboth Beach, DE $131,878 Seaford, DE $129,628 Selbyville, DE $131,878 Smyrna, DE $129,153 Viola, DE $130,328 Woodside, DE $129,953

Bear, DE $128,203 Newark, DE $128,253 Claymont, DE $128,353 Delaware City, DE $128,253 Hockessin, DE $128,353 Kirkwood, DE $128,253 Middletown, DE $128,891 Montchanin, DE $128,353

New Castle, DE $128,353 Odessa, DE $129,066 Port Penn, DE $127,903 Rockland, DE $128,353 Saint Georges, DE $128,253 Townsend, DE $128,878 Winterthur, DE $128,353 Lewes, DE $131,003

Wilmington, DE $128,353 Dover, DE $129,728 Dover Afb, DE $130,028 Bethany Beach, DE $131,878 Bethel, DE $129,628 Bridgeville, DE $131,003 Camden Wyoming, DE $129,866 Cheswold, DE $129,428

Clayton, DE $129,103 Dagsboro, DE $131,878 Delmar, DE $129,628 Ellendale, DE $131,003 Felton, DE $131,003 Fenwick Island, DE $131,878 Frankford, DE $131,878 Frederica, DE $131,003

Georgetown, DE $131,003 Greenwood, DE $131,003 Harbeson, DE $131,003 Harrington, DE $131,003 Hartly, DE $129,041 Houston, DE $131,003 Kenton, DE $129,103 Laurel, DE $129,628

Yorklyn, DE $128,353

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

Understanding how a Principal 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 April 01, 2026

$118,069

Average $126,578/year

$136,901

$9,839

Average $10,548/month

$11,408

$2,271

Average $2,434/week

$2,633

$57

Average $61/hour

$66

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$136,901	$11,408	$2,633	$66
Average	$126,578	$10,548	$2,434	$61
25th Percentile	$118,069	$9,839	$2,271	$57

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