Salary Data
The job outlook for engineers is bright! Engineers are currently in great demand around the world and career opportunities for graduating students are excellent. Salaries for entry-level positions are currently far above many other fields.
| Academic Section | Entry Salary* | Mean Salary** | Early Career Pay*** | Mid-Career Pay**** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Engineering | $77,000 | $139,050 | $89,000 | $131,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $71,833 | $122,630 | $81,100 | $115,300 |
| Biosystems Engineering | — | $122,630 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $84,367 | $128,640 | $83,200 | $120,400 |
| Civil Engineering | $71,906 | $109,650 | $74,600 | $105,900 |
| Computer Engineering | $86,238 | $146,020 | $91,300 | $105,350 |
| Computer Science | $80,462 | $153,900 | $85,800 | $132,400 |
| Electrical Engineering | $69,712 | $121,390 | $83,500 | $113,100 |
| Environmental Engineering | — | $115,570 | $72,700 | $107,000 |
| Industrial Engineering | $78,188 | $116,330 | $79,700 | $101,000 |
| Materials Science & Engineering | $75,600 | $115,530 | $88,100 | $120,600 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,806 | $113,970 | $80,100 | $105,500 |
| Nuclear Engineering | $87,793 | $148,900 | $94,300 | $128,000 |
**These figures include the mean salary of engineers. The data comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, updated July 2026.
***These figures include the median salary of engineers with 1-4 years of experience. The data comes from payscale.com, updated July 2026.
****These figures include the median salary of engineers with 10+ years of experience. The data comes from payscale.com, updated July 2026.
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