How much does a Structural Engineer make in Rapid City, SD?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Structural Engineer in Rapid City, SD is $100,950. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $88,821 to $111,066, with most professionals earning between $77,778 and $120,277.

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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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What is the average salary for Structural Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Structural Engineer in Rapid City, SD. The base salary for Structural Engineer ranges from $88,821 to $111,066 with the average base salary of $100,950. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $90,478 to $116,965 with the average total cash compensation of $104,943.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $100,950 $88,821 - $111,066
Bonus $3,993 $1,657 - $5,898
Total Pay $104,943 $90,478 - $116,965
* 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.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Senior Structural Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $87,800 MAXIMUM SALARY $110,200
JOB TITLE Entry Structural Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $54,900 MAXIMUM SALARY $70,900
JOB TITLE Intermediate Structural Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $76,470 MAXIMUM SALARY $91,410
JOB TITLE Specialist Structural Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $99,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $120,500
JOB TITLE Civil Structural Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $55,921 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,235
JOB TITLE Structural Design Engineer LOCATION Rapid City, SD MINIMUM SALARY $65,833 MAXIMUM SALARY $78,388
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About Rapid City, South Dakota    Rapid City is located at 44°04′34″N 103°13′42″W / 44.076188°N 103.228299°W / 44.076188; -103.228299. The downtown elevation of Rapid City is 3,202 ....More

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