For Immediate
Release:
July 19, 2004 |
Contact: Anne Squire
National Engineers Week Headquarters
703-684-2864 |
What Do Other
Professionals Earn?
How do
engineers' salaries compare
with those of other professionals?
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics figures from 2003, engineers' salaries compare favorably with those for other professionals. For a complete listing of the engineering disciplines, see the "Architecture and Engineering Occupations" section of the Bureau of Labor Statistics web site, http://www.bls.gov/oes/2003/may/oes_17ar.htm. Mean salaries for some of the engineering disciplines:
| Chemical Engineer |
$76,250 |
| Civil Engineer |
$64,620 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer |
$79,350 |
| Electrical Engineer |
$72,090 |
| Industrial Engineer |
$64,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer |
$66,400 |
| Nuclear Engineer |
$88,520 |
| Petroleum Engineer |
$88,070 |
Comparison Salaries (mean):
| Accountant: |
$55,430 |
Librarian: |
$45,520 |
| Actor: |
$48,940 |
Paralegal: |
$40,710 |
| Airline pilot: |
$129,880 |
Physical Therapist: |
$60,350 |
| Architect: |
$64,850 |
Physician: |
$139,640 |
| Athlete, Coach, Umpire: |
$45,780 |
Registered Nurse: |
$51,230 |
| Attorney: |
$107,800 |
Reporter: |
$40,090 |
| Computer Programmer: |
$64,510 |
Social Worker: |
$36,700 |
| Dentist: |
$120,330 |
Veterinarian: |
$64,750 |
| Elementary School Teacher: |
$44,350 |
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For a complete listing of
employment categories and mean salaries, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics at http://www.bls.gov/oes/.
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