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Senior Structural Engineer

Average Experienced Senior Structural Engineer with Engineering Design Skills Salary in San Diego, California

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$128,090
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$107k
MEDIAN
$128k
90%
$146k

The average salary for a Senior Structural Engineer is $128,090 in 2025

Base Salary
$107k - $146k
Bonus
$0 - $10k
Total Pay
$100k - $146k
Based on 11 salary profiles (last updated Oct 16 2023)
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What Do Senior Structural Engineers Do?

Senior Structural Engineer Tasks
  • Lead design process, including design reviews, submission and delivery.
  • Create budgets and scope-of-work documents.
  • Update, verify, validate, share and improve drawings and specifications.
  • Resolve, document and escalate design and construction problems.
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Common Health Benefits for a Senior Structural Engineer

Medical
100%
Dental
100%
Vision
100%

Gender Breakdown for Senior Structural Engineers

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%
This data is based on 2 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Senior Structural Engineers

What is the highest pay for Senior Structural Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Senior Structural Engineer in San Diego is $146k / year

What is the lowest pay for Senior Structural Engineers in San Diego?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Senior Structural Engineer in San Diego is $107k / year

How can Senior Structural Engineers increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Senior Structural Engineer is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Senior Structural Engineer that oversees more junior Senior Structural Engineers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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