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Average Engineer Salary
The range in pay for engineers varies tremendously. Payscales are most often a factor of your level of education and experience. But other factors also play a role as well. These may include where you are seeking employment and the positions you can apply for. On the average, engineers employed with the government or in private sectors earn the most.
Engineers just out of college earn a starting salary of $40,000+. Compare this with the average salary of a liberal arts major (about $32,000 a year). Average starting salaries for business majors is also lower than that of an engineer fresh out of college.
In 2002, the average salary for an engineer was reported at just slightly over $65,000. During that same year, the top 10% earned over $90,000.
Please keep in mind that these are just estimates. A number of factors will determine your salary.
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Where Do Engineers Work?
Engineers work at any organization where innovation occurs. This means they commonly wind up working in the government, research, industry, military, teaching, management or consulting sectors (which is practically everywhere).
Since engineering is a highly diverse field, engineers are found in many different industries. These include the petroleum industry, electronics, construction, environmental, hospitals, research facilities, nuclear plants, transportation and public utility companies. Engineers may also be found working on energy and automotive solutions, aerospace and pharmaceutical technologies, piping, and architectural designs.
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