Engineering Salaries
What is an engineering degree worth? Year after year, engineering jobs in the United States and abroad are paid the highest average starting salary.
How Much Do Engineers Make?
Engineers get top pay. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) engineers have a median annual wage of $100,640. The engineering field projects to have employment growth of 6 percent from 2020 to 2030. Nearly 146,000 new engineering jobs will be created over the next decade.
One thing is certain: engineers will continue to play a major role in shaping the world of tomorrow. The bottom line: it is well worth the time and effort it takes to become an engineer. So how much do different engineering careers pay? Review engineer salaries by specific discipline or field.
1: Figures from payscale.com, accessed May 2023
2, 3: Figures from National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, United States Department of Labor, dated May 2022
4: Electrical Engineering Technology figures from Recruiter.com for Private Sector, accessed May 2023
Engineering salaries can vary widely based on factors other than the type of engineering field. Additional factors include job location, experience level, education, and the specific industry or company.