What is the median salary for Structural Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for Structural Engineer in Chicago is USD 99,150 - USD 136,435 per year.

How does the Structural Engineer salary in Chicago compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Structural Engineer in United States is USD 80,000 - USD 104,875, while in Chicago it is USD 99,201 - USD 140,876.

Structural Engineer salary in United States

Structural Engineer salary in Chicago

Based on 69 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$99,201 - $140,876

Median salary

$99,150 - $136,435

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$68K

25th percentile$83K

Median$99K

75th percentile$117K

90th percentile$125K

50% of professionals earn between $83,200 - $116,620 USD

The median salary is $99,150

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

99,201 - 140,876

Median salary

99,150 - 136,435

69 job openings

United States

Average salary

80,000 - 104,875

Median salary

80,000 - 104,875

6,460 job openings

Other cities

Houston160 job openings

Atlanta124 job openings

New York103 job openings

Tucson95 job openings

Denver85 job openings

Berkeley82 job openings

Los Angeles73 job openings

Boston42 job openings

Greenville42 job openings

Phoenix42 job openings

Austin34 job openings

Oak Ridge34 job openings

Seattle33 job openings

Portland32 job openings

Washington31 job openings

Dallas30 job openings

Kansas City30 job openings

Orlando28 job openings

Philadelphia27 job openings

Tampa26 job openings

Charlotte25 job openings

Structural Engineer

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The average salary for a Structural Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 99,201 - USD 140,876 per year in 2026, based on 69 job listings.

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