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How much do engineers in America make?

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Carlis

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How would you estimate the typical pay for a young engineer? Lets say it's someone who is 27-29 years old, has something comparable to a master and has worked for a few years.

Also, how many hours a week do people typically work in the US?

 
According to IEEE, anywhere from 55k to 85k starting with a Master's depending on the type of Engineering (I pity Civvies).
 
Originally posted by: Strk
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Computer hardware engineer > Electrical Engineer across the board for salary? What the fuck? I'm sure an electrical engineer could tell you anything about computer hardware and how it works. Hell, they could even build something for you. 😕
 

That's highly dependent on the industry and the cost of living in the area. All my offers straight out of school (graduated in May, so the economy was already sagging) were $62k-$65k, all with full benefits. I have a ME degree and I live in the Phoenix metro area.

For most engineering disciplines with a masters and 4-5 years experience I'd say $70k is about right.
 
Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
Originally posted by: Strk
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Computer hardware engineer > Electrical Engineer across the board for salary? What the fuck? I'm sure an electrical engineer could tell you anything about computer hardware and how it works. Hell, they could even build something for you. 😕
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A computer engineer has more specified knowledge on computing stuff, which would make him a better fit for a job in computing.
 
Originally posted by: Crusty
That's like asking how much someone working in the retail industry works.

What kind of engineer?
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Yes of course. I was just looking for an approximate figure...
 
I've been working for 6 years and make about $82k in Northern Virginia. Started at $52k in 2002. A senior engineer as project manager probably makes 120k, depending on the company and the size of the project. But it really all depends, mainly on cost of living, years experience, and position level.
 
Originally posted by: Triumph
I've been working for 6 years and make about $82k in Northern Virginia. Started at $52k in 2002. A senior engineer as project manager probably makes 120k, depending on the company and the size of the project. But it really all depends, mainly on cost of living, years experience, and position level.
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Most of the senior engineers (technical engineers, not in management) in my company will make over $100k.
 
Originally posted by: Nitemare
Originally posted by: JohnCU
shit when i get to 29 i better be making 85-90 or i'm looking for another job.
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depends on the market you are in.
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yeah but i'm saying on the current path i should be at 90 by 29, unless i get demotions or something
 
My experience:

$50k right out of college with a bachelor degree. $71k after three years. Only work forty hours per week. When overtime is offered it is voluntary, and paid.

Edit: I live in a low cost of living area.
 
I make a little over $22k at grad school while most of my friends are hitting upper $60 and lower $70's with a BS. This is chemical engineering.
 
Originally posted by: Strk
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Mechanical engineers - $45,170 for the lowest 10%.
MMmmmmm. 🙂
That's nice to know, when the lowest end of the payscale is that high. Even $30k/yr would be enough to easily pay my normal expenses.
Median: $69,850 :Q



Originally posted by: Jumpem
My experience:

$50k right out of college with a bachelor degree. $71k after three years. Only work forty hours per week. When overtime is offered it is voluntary, and paid.

Edit: I live in a low cost of living area.
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What area is this? That sounds nice. I don't want some job that expects 60+hrs/week. Work to live, don't live to work.

 
Originally posted by: Jeff7
Originally posted by: Strk
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Mechanical engineers - $45,170 for the lowest 10%.
MMmmmmm. 🙂
That's nice to know, when the lowest end of the payscale is that high. Even $30k/yr would be enough to easily pay my normal expenses.
Median: $69,850 :Q



Originally posted by: Jumpem
My experience:

$50k right out of college with a bachelor degree. $71k after three years. Only work forty hours per week. When overtime is offered it is voluntary, and paid.

Edit: I live in a low cost of living area.
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What area is this? That sounds nice. I don't want some job that expects 60+hrs/week. Work to live, don't live to work.
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Good engineering jobs are out there. Like I said, in the Phoenix area (mid cost of living) the starting salary for a good student straight out of school is $60k+. I STILL have companies calling me up to see if I want to come in for an interview after being out of the job market for 4 months. Keep your grades up though. There was a guy in some of my classes that graduated with just below a 2.0 and nobody would even give him an interview.
 
Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
Originally posted by: Strk
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Computer hardware engineer > Electrical Engineer across the board for salary? What the fuck? I'm sure an electrical engineer could tell you anything about computer hardware and how it works. Hell, they could even build something for you. 😕
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I am an electrical engineer who switched from compE (not by choice) and I can guarantee you compE's will make more.
 
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