Median salary
$134,700
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$111.8k – $165k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
83.3%
80 of 96 roles
Live roles
96
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Project Manager II - Structural Engineer Buildings
Structural Engineer, Thermofluids
Senior Spacecraft Structural Analysis Engineer II - TS/SCI Clearance
Principal Structural Engineer - Buildings
Project Manager I - Structural Engineer Buildings
Principal Structural Loads Engineer - New Glenn
Structural Design Engineer (SE) - Los Angeles
Structural Dynamics Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$114,700 | 14 |
|
The Aerospace Corporation
|
$149,675 | 8 |
|
Blue Origin
|
$137,944 | 8 |
|
HNTB
|
$187,578 | 5 |
|
Fluidstack
|
$185,000 | 4 |
Anduril Industries
|
$170,000 | 4 |
|
Rocket Lab Corporation
|
$149,163 | 4 |
| IT ITW | $97,500 | 3 |
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How much do Structural Engineer roles in California pay?
The median salary for Structural Engineer roles in California is $134,700 per year. Most pay falls between $111,750 (25th percentile) and $165,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $97,530 to $187,578.
These figures are computed live from 96 active Structural Engineer roles in California on JobsRadar, of which 80 (83.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Structural Engineer roles in California include HNTB, Fluidstack, Rocket Lab Corporation and Blue Origin.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Structural Engineer salary in California?
- The median is $134,700 per year, with most pay between $111,750 and $165,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 80 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Structural Engineer salary range in California?
- Pay ranges from about $97,530 to $187,578 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $134,700. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.