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How much does an Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
15k salaries reported, updated at Jul 02, 2020
$72,583
per year
The average salary for a engineer is $72,583 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Stock ownership plan
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Disability insurance
What does an Engineer do?
Engineers use mathematical and scientific principles to provide efficient solutions to technical problems. While scientists deliver scientific innovations, engineers are the ones who make these innovations useful for societal and consumer needs.
Working as an Engineer
Depending on the field of engineering, working as an engineer generally involves the following:
- Development of new products such as helicopters, aero planes, toys, power plants, computers and chemicals
- Supervision of production in factories and testing products from factories to maintain quality standards
- Estimation of the time and price required to finish projects
- Use of computers to create and evaluate designs
- Determination of the failures of components in factories
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about being an Engineer
