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$115K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+5%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Design and analyze load-bearing structures including buildings, bridges, and dams to ensure they are safe and stable. Key role in every major construction project.
$70K
Starting
$115K
Average
$161K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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FE Exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
OSHA Outreach Training Program
PE License (Professional Engineer)
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES)
PMP (Project Management Professional)
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Field
Engineering
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+5%
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Pay range
$70K–$161K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+5%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
As fast as average
Moderate demand growth expected
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
No separate Structural Engineer SOC. Reported under 17-2051 Civil Engineers. Licensed SE often premium pay in seismic-zone states.