ENGINEERING SALARY
Many engineering specialties show excellent job growth, and engineering is also an industry where earnings are high.

Even if you don't plan to pursue a 4-year degree, you can still earn a competitive engineering salary.
For the vast majority of engineering technician jobs, regardless of specialty, a 2-year associate degree in engineering technology is sufficient.
Engineering Technology Salaries
Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 Occupational Outlook Handbook as a reference, here are average annual salary figures for different engineering technology specialties:
Engineering Technology Specialty | Median Annual Salary |
---|---|
Aerospace Engineer | $126,880 |
Agricultural Engineer | $83,260 |
Biomedical Engineer | $99,550 |
Chemical Engineer | $106,260 |
Civil Engineer | $89,940 |
Environmental Engineer | $96,530 |
Computer Hardware Engineer | $132,360 |
Electrical/Electronic Engineer | $103,320 |
Industrial Engineer | $96,350 |
Mechanical Engineer | $96,310 |
Nuclear Engineer | $122,480 |
Petroleum Engineer | $131,800 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics
The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors. National long-term projections of employment growth may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.
A Few More Facts About Salaries
A handy chart doesn't tell the whole story when it comes to engineering salaries. There are a number of other factors that affect your earnings:
- Industry: whether you work for the federal government, state government or the private sector can have an effect on your engineering salary.
- Location: your earnings may be greater if you live in an area with a higher cost of living.
- Certification: besides a mandatory Professional Engineer (PE) license, there are a number of optional certifications in specialty areas that may increase your earning potential and managerial prospects.
Engineering Resources
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Software Engineering
- Construction Management Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Technology
- Environmental Engineering
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Molecular Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Technology Management
- Telecommunications Engineering
Engineering Degrees
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- Post-Doctorate Training
- Online Engineering Degrees