The average Roller Coaster Designer salary in the United States is $108,286 per year or $52 per hour. Roller coaster designer salaries range between $61,000 and $189,000 per year.
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Most roller coaster design and engineering positions require at least a bachelor's degree in a field like electrical, structural or mechanical engineering. These degrees can help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to design roller coasters that are safe, fun and structurally optimized.
Basic mathematical subjects such as calculus help determine the height needed to allow the car to get up the next hill, the maximum speed, and the angles of ascent and descent. These calculations also help make sure that the roller coaster is safe.