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WHICH ENGINEERING JOBS HAVE
THE HIGHEST SALARIES?
Mechanical? Chemical?
Electrical? Check which
ones enjoy lucrative pays!
Everyone knows for a fact that engineers are
among the highest paid professionals in the
world. Each one of us knows at least one
engineer, and for that it’s a common observation
that he or she lives with relatively lesser financial
struggles. Due to the difficulty and the global
demand of the job, engineering remains to be at
the top when it comes to median salaries.
This is one of the many reasons why many
are motivated to pursue this career – because
of the lucrative pay. But among the long list
of engineering courses offered in universities
worldwide, there are fields that offer way higher
pay than the others. Here are six of those as
evaluated from reports and statistics of reputable
sources including the U.S. Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics.
PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
As the global demand for energy increases,
the need for petroleum engineers goes with it.
That’s because these engineers are responsible
for the production of oil and gas. The median
salary for new petroleum engineers is estimated
at $74,240, the highest across all engineering
fields. Later, this increases to $132,320 during
mid-career, and even $186,520 when there is
ample work experience.
Because the petroleum engineering industry
is slated to have employees that will retire in
the next decade, this is a recommended career
choice to fill available positions.
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