How much does a Structural Engineer make in Iowa City, IA? The average Structural Engineer salary in Iowa City, IA is $105,520 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $92,849 and $116,102. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Structural Engineer?

Structural engineers analyze, design, plan, and research structural components and structural systems to achieve design goals and ensure the safety and comfort of users or occupants. Their work takes account mainly of safety, technical, economic and environmental concerns, but they may also consider aesthetic and social factors. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty discipline within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right. In the United States, most practicing structural engineers are currently licensed as civil engineers, but the situation varies fr...

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Core Group Resources - Austin , TX
Principal Structural Engineer Job Summary We are seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to be responsible for managing a project team and design independently, with no oversight and high quality
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Green Leaf Productions Inc - 96860 , HI
Structural Engineer needed to assist the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Pacific Planning Design and Constructions Directorate, Design Division at JBPHH, Hawaii. Work Experience Needed
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Nortex Foundation Designs, Inc. - Keller , TX
Nortex Foundation Designs is looking for a Structural Engineer to bring a broad vision to our work and provide smart, innovative solutions to our Clients. Our reputation for managing complex projects ...
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Ethos Engineering, LLC - Tempe , AZ
As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing horizontal structures; managing structural projects, budgets, and schedules; and mentoring and training staff
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Volkert Inc - Orlando , FL
We are currently searching for a talented Structural Engineer in Training (E.I.) to support our Southeast Region in Tampa, Chipley, or Orlando, FL . The ideal candidate will assist a team of ...
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LeMar Industries - Des Moines , IA
As the Sr. Structural Engineer, you will be an essential part of the engineering team designing, quoting, and detailing high-quality structural products for our customers in an ethical, focused, and ...
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What is the average salary for Structural Engineer in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Structural Engineer in Iowa City, IA. The base salary for Structural Engineer ranges from $92,849 to $116,102 with the average base salary of $105,520. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,582 to $122,262 with the average total cash compensation of $109,688.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $105,520 $92,849 - $116,102
Bonus $4,168 $1,733 - $6,160
Total Pay $109,688 $94,582 - $122,262
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,612 - $117,056 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,856 - $116,110 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,714 - $114,682 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Moline, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $91,110 - $113,928 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $88,965 - $111,245 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $92,354 - $115,483 COMPARE TO Iowa City, IA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Entry Structural Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $57,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,100
JOB TITLE Intermediate Structural Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $79,930 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,550
JOB TITLE Senior Structural Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $91,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $115,200
JOB TITLE Specialist Structural Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $103,500 MAXIMUM SALARY $126,000
JOB TITLE Structural Design Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $69,581 MAXIMUM SALARY $83,286
JOB TITLE Associate Structural Engineer LOCATION Iowa City, IA MINIMUM SALARY $58,424 MAXIMUM SALARY $74,428
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About Iowa City, Iowa    Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the home of the University of Iowa and county seat of Johnson County, at the center ....More

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