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Compensation Trends Report

Engineering

The data below reflect national averages for a diverse array of engineering and technical roles for which the Express assists organizations in sourcing highly qualified talent.

All wage data within this report were sourced via JobsEQ by Chmura and include entry-level, mean, and experienced salary figures.

Entry-Level – Calculated by determining the mean of the lower third of all wages. Wages in this category could be higher or lower than reported.

Experienced – Calculated by determining the mean of the upper two thirds of all wages. Wages in this category could be higher or lower than reported.

Title Entry-Level Mean Experienced
Aerospace Engineers $94,700 $144,400 $169,200
Agricultural Engineers $51,900 $92,100 $112,100
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $66,400 $105,600 $125,200
Architectural and Engineering Managers $122,000 $177,200 $204,900
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers $78,100 $117,200 $136,700
Chemical Engineers $85,200 $129,100 $151,000
Civil Engineers $72,700 $109,500 $127,900
Computer Hardware Engineers $92,000 $154,200 $185,300
Construction and Building Inspectors $50,800 $79,000 $93,100
Construction Managers $73,400 $121,300 $145,300
Drafters $49,100 $73,100 $85,000
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,300 $80,300 $93,900
Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians $52,000 $76,700 $89,100
Electrical Engineers $80,100 $123,900 $145,800
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $87,200 $136,100 $160,500
Engineers, All Other $72,800 $123,800 $149,400
Environmental Engineers $72,500 $113,400 $133,900
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $72,600 $116,800 $138,800
Industrial Engineers $76,300 $110,300 $127,300
Industrial Production Managers $81,800 $131,400 $156,300
Marine Engineers and Naval Architects $81,700 $117,400 $135,300
Materials Engineers $76,800 $118,900 $140,000
Mechanical Engineers $75,200 $112,500 $131,200
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $76,600 $114,900 $134,100
Nuclear Engineers $96,900 $139,000 $160,000
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $57,100 $91,300 $108,300
Petroleum Engineers $89,900 $153,800 $185,700
Plant and System Operators $47,700 $78,200 $93,500
Project Management Specialists $65,000 $109,300 $131,400
Surveyors $49,300 $80,900 $96,700
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