Average Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Salary in 2025

$93k

Avg. Base Salary (USD)

$2k

3.6

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How much does Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) pay?

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) pays its employees an average of $92,613 a year. Salaries at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) range from an average of $62,226 to $136,021 a year. Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) employees with the job title Mechanical Engineer make the most with an average annual salary of $93,601, while employees with the title Electrical Engineer make the least with an average annual salary of $71,909.

Are Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) employees satisfied with their compensation?

Our Fair Pay score for Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is 2.7. Read reviews from current employees that include compensation and culture insights.

What is the highest salary at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)?

The highest reported salary for an employee at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is currently $136k / year

Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) Reviews

Overall Satisfaction

3.6 out of 5

Ratings

Appreciation

3.6

Company Outlook

4.0

Fair Pay

2.7

Learning and Development

3.9

Research Engineer:

Great working experience.

Research Engineer in San Antonio:

Pros: Flexible, variety of projects, define your own future.

Cons: Could be stuck in the same project for years.

About Southwest Research Institute

Address: 6220 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78238-5166

Website: http://www.swri.org

Industries: Innovation Management, Market Research, Mechanical Engineering, Non Profit, Product Research

Founded on: January 1st, 1947

Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000

Also known as: SwRI

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Years of Experience

Entry Level

8.6%

Early Career

36.2%

Mid Career

24.1%

Late Career

13.8%

Experienced

17.2%

This data is based on 58 survey responses.

Gender Breakdown for Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Male

73.9%

Avg. Salary: $68k - $140k

Female

23.9%

Avg. Salary: $61k - $130k

This data is based on 46 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.

Popular Degrees Held By Employees at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI)

Pay ranges for employees at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) by degree.

Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Avg. Salary $87k — $104k

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aerospace Engineering

Avg. Salary $83k

Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Chemical Engineering

Avg. Salary $98k

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Avg. Salary $126k

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering (EE)

Avg. Salary $113k

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering (ME)

Avg. Salary $90k

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nuclear Engineering

Avg. Salary $102k

Master of Science (MS), Mathematics

Avg. Salary $111k

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