I think some STR engineers make less than other civil's such as PM's or task managers.
I know the bridge guys in my office make a little less than me, but I have to manage $10 million in budget, 12 subs, and 1400 plans sheets, and they only have to be responsible for maybe $1 Million, 1 sub, and about 45 plan sheets..
heck now that I look at it that way, I need to be making a LOT more than our bridge guys ... :BS: