How much does a Structural Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Structural Engineer in San Diego, CA is $122,860. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $108,110 to $135,179, with most professionals earning between $94,682 and $146,394.

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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 San Diego, CA. The base salary for Structural Engineer ranges from $108,110 to $135,179 with the average base salary of $122,860. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $110,122 to $142,358 with the average total cash compensation of $127,716.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $122,860 $108,110 - $135,179
Bonus $4,857 $2,012 - $7,179
Total Pay $127,716 $110,122 - $142,358
* 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 San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,791 - $134,779 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,110 - $135,179 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,511 - $134,429 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,861 - $134,866 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,511 - $134,429 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $107,341 - $134,217 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Entry Structural Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $72,400 MAXIMUM SALARY $87,900
JOB TITLE Intermediate Structural Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $85,550 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,580
JOB TITLE Senior Structural Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $106,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $124,900
JOB TITLE Specialist Structural Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $120,300 MAXIMUM SALARY $144,400
JOB TITLE Civil Structural Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $67,979 MAXIMUM SALARY $86,598
JOB TITLE Structural Design Engineer LOCATION San Diego, CA MINIMUM SALARY $80,171 MAXIMUM SALARY $95,464
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