How much does an Associate Structural Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Associate Structural Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $83,410. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $56,966 to a high of $93,366, with most professionals earning between $69,568 and $88,622.

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Associate Structural Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Associate Structural Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Associate Structural Engineer ranges from $69,568 to $88,622 with the average base salary of $83,410. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,837 to $89,166 with the average total cash compensation of $83,447.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $83,410 $69,568 - $88,622
Bonus $37 $2,269 - $545
Total Pay $83,447 $71,837 - $89,166
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,568 - $88,622 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,568 - $88,622 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,568 - $88,622 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,568 - $88,622 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,990 - $87,886 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,493 - $88,526 COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $110,637 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,338
JOB TITLE Entry Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $74,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $89,900
JOB TITLE Intermediate Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $87,550 MAXIMUM SALARY $106,000
JOB TITLE Senior Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $108,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $127,800
JOB TITLE Specialist Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $123,100 MAXIMUM SALARY $147,800
JOB TITLE Civil Structural Engineer LOCATION Los Angeles, CA MINIMUM SALARY $69,568 MAXIMUM SALARY $88,622
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