What is the median salary for Structural Engineer in Chicago?

The median salary for Structural Engineer in Chicago is USD 119,523 - USD 132,500 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 55,000 - USD 110,000, while in Chicago it is USD 112,341 - USD 136,674.

Structural Engineer Salary in United States

Structural Engineer Salary in Chicago

Based on 137 job listings - Chicago, United States 2026

Average salary

$112,341 - $136,674

Median salary

$119,523 - $132,500

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$77K

25th percentile$95K

Median$120K

75th percentile$125K

90th percentile$139K

50% of professionals earn between $95,000 - $125,000 USD

The median salary is $119,523

Compare with national average

Chicago

Average salary

112,341 - 136,674

Median salary

119,523 - 132,500

137 job openings

United States

Average salary

55,000 - 110,000

Median salary

80,000 - 110,000

17,282 job openings

Other cities

Kansas City434 job openings

Houston374 job openings

Atlanta298 job openings

Tucson254 job openings

Denver252 job openings

New York240 job openings

North Charleston210 job openings

Hoboken203 job openings

Dallas178 job openings

Los Angeles127 job openings

Portland102 job openings

Raleigh97 job openings

Boston76 job openings

Charlotte68 job openings

Berkeley66 job openings

Greenville57 job openings

St Louis57 job openings

Saint Louis56 job openings

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The average salary for a Structural Engineer in Chicago, United States is USD 112,341 - USD 136,674 per year in 2026, based on 137 job listings.

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