What are the main factors that influence a On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A On-Site Construction Engineer 's salary?

A On-Site Construction Engineer 's salary grows with experience: a On-Site Construction Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,194, a On-Site Construction Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $86,236, a On-Site Construction Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $99,331, a On-Site Construction Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $125,090, a On-Site Construction Engineering Supervisor (7+ years)earns $120,087,

What are the highest paying states for a On-Site Construction Engineer I?

On-Site Construction Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for On-Site Construction Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $82,200, California $81,900, Massachusetts $80,800. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of On-Site Construction Engineer roles make?

Salaries for On-Site Construction Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Construction Engineer: $102,103; Commissioning Engineer I: $87,569; Field Engineer II - Construction: $86,236; Construction Project Engineer I: $86,101; Project Engineer I - Construction: $86,042.

How do different companies affect a On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for On-Site Construction Engineer I roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary in the United States

How much does a On-Site Construction Engineer I make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a On-Site Construction Engineer I in the United States is $74,200 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,696
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,700 to $77,600
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,961

10% $57,961

50% (Median) $74,200

90% $80,696

On-Site Construction Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,600	$6,467	$1,492	$37
Average	$74,200	$6,183	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$65,700	$5,475	$1,263	$32

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Key Factors That Influence On-Site Construction Engineer I Salaries

A On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects On-Site Construction Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

On-Site Construction Engineer I (0-2 years): $74,194
On-Site Construction Engineer II (2-4 years): $86,236
On-Site Construction Engineer III (4-7 years): $99,331
On-Site Construction Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,090
On-Site Construction Engineering Supervisor (7+ years): $120,087

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
On-Site Construction Engineer I	0-2 years	$74,194
On-Site Construction Engineer II	2-4 years	$86,236
On-Site Construction Engineer III	4-7 years	$99,331
On-Site Construction Engineer IV	7+ years	$125,090
On-Site Construction Engineering Supervisor	7+ years	$120,087

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How Do On-Site Construction Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract On-Site Construction Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $82,200.
California: $81,900.
Massachusetts: $80,800.

District of Columbia $82,200 California $81,900 Massachusetts $80,800 Washington $80,500 New Jersey $80,500 Alaska $80,400 Connecticut $79,300 New York $78,900

Hawaii $77,600 Rhode Island $77,000 Maryland $76,600 Minnesota $76,000 Colorado $75,800 Illinois $75,700 Oregon $75,400 Delaware $75,200

New Hampshire $75,100 Virginia $74,800 Pennsylvania $73,900 Nevada $73,500 North Dakota $73,300 Michigan $73,100 Wisconsin $73,000 Vermont $72,900

Maine $72,400 Texas $72,400 Arizona $72,300 Ohio $72,300 Georgia $71,600 Indiana $71,300 Wyoming $71,200 Utah $71,100

Iowa $71,100 Kansas $70,700 Louisiana $70,600 North Carolina $70,600 Missouri $70,500 Florida $70,300 Montana $70,100 Nebraska $69,900

Kentucky $69,900 South Carolina $69,600 Tennessee $69,400 Idaho $69,300 New Mexico $68,800 Oklahoma $68,600 Alabama $68,200 South Dakota $67,500

Arkansas $67,100 West Virginia $66,900 Mississippi $66,200

Top Paying Cities for On-Site Construction Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $93,600
San Francisco: $92,600
Oakland: $90,700

San Jose, CA $93,600

San Francisco, CA $92,600

Oakland, CA $90,700

New York, NY $85,500

Paramus, NJ $84,400

Queens Village, NY $84,400

Passaic, NJ $84,400

Bergenfield, NJ $84,400

Huntington, NY $84,200

Stamford, CT $84,200

Newark, NJ $83,600

Bridgeport, CT $83,500

Vallejo, CA $83,300

New Brunswick, NJ $83,300

Petaluma, CA $83,200

Middlesex, NJ $83,100

Somerset, NJ $83,000

Santa Cruz, CA $82,900

Boston, MA $82,500

Monterey, CA $82,200

Seattle, WA $82,100

Santa Rosa, CA $82,000

Los Angeles, CA $82,000

Juneau, AK $81,800

Washington, DC $81,800

Orange, CA $81,500

Santa Ana, CA $81,300

Anaheim, CA $81,200

Anchorage, AK $81,200

Long Beach, CA $81,200

Santa Maria, CA $80,900

Everett, WA $80,900

Danbury, CT $80,700

Bremerton, WA $80,600

Tacoma, WA $80,300

New Suffolk, NY $80,300

Sacramento, CA $80,300

Santa Barbara, CA $80,200

Trenton, NJ $80,100

San Diego, CA $80,100

Brockton, MA $80,000

Fairbanks, AK $79,800

Lompoc, CA $79,700

Lowell, MA $79,600

Ventura, CA $79,600

Nashua, NH $79,600

Stockton, CA $79,600

Modesto, CA $79,000

Poughkeepsie, NY $78,900

New Haven, CT $78,700

Kennewick, WA $78,700

Olympia, WA $78,700

Lawrence, MA $78,400

Hartford, CT $78,300

Riverside, CA $78,300

New Bedford, MA $78,300

Richland, WA $78,300

Bakersfield, CA $78,200

Portsmouth, NH $78,100

Norwich, CT $78,100

New London, CT $78,100

San Bernardino, CA $78,100

New Britain, CT $78,100

Atlantic City, NJ $78,100

Boulder, CO $77,900

Portland, OR $77,800

Worcester, MA $77,800

Minneapolis, MN $77,600

Philadelphia, PA $77,400

Honolulu, HI $77,200

Saint Paul, MN $77,200

Vineland, NJ $77,200

Providence, RI $76,900

Chicago, IL $76,700

Springfield, MA $76,600

Bellingham, WA $76,600

Baltimore, MD $76,600

Chico, CA $76,400

Pittsfield, MA $76,200

Manchester, NH $76,000

Spokane, WA $75,700

Denver, CO $75,700

Albany, NY $75,300

Troy, NY $75,300

Nassau, NY $75,200

Schenectady, NY $75,200

Wilmington, DE $75,100

Salem, OR $75,000

Burlington, VT $75,000

Portland, ME $74,700

Yakima, WA $74,700

Rochester, MN $74,400

Reno, NV $74,400

Fresno, CA $74,400

Milwaukee, WI $74,300

Detroit, MI $74,300

Allentown, PA $74,200

Ann Arbor, MI $74,200

Colorado Springs, CO $74,100

Syracuse, NY $74,100

Carson City, NV $74,100

Houston, TX $74,000

Eugene, OR $73,900

Gary, IN $73,800

Springfield, OR $73,800

Bismarck, ND $73,800

Galveston, TX $73,700

Medford, OR $73,600

Fort Collins, CO $73,600

Concord, NH $73,500

Austin, TX $73,500

Mesa, AZ $73,400

Reading, PA $73,300

Phoenix, AZ $73,300

Dallas, TX $73,300

Saint Cloud, MN $73,200

Madison, WI $73,100

Utica, NY $72,900

Rochester, NY $72,800

Des Moines, IA $72,800

Raleigh, NC $72,800

Atlanta, GA $72,700

Battle Creek, MI $72,700

Salt Lake City, UT $72,700

Lancaster, PA $72,500

Champaign, IL $72,400

Kansas City, KS $72,400

Harrisburg, PA $72,400

Kansas City, MO $72,400

Pittsburgh, PA $72,300

Fort Worth, TX $72,300

Columbus, OH $72,300

Boca Raton, FL $72,300

Richmond, VA $72,300

Cleveland, OH $72,200

Indianapolis, IN $72,200

Las Vegas, NV $72,100

Cincinnati, OH $72,100

Petersburg, VA $72,000

Huntsville, AL $71,900

Lansing, MI $71,900

Lebanon, PA $71,900

Pueblo, CO $71,900

Buffalo, NY $71,800

Charlotte, NC $71,800

Racine, WI $71,800

Appleton, WI $71,800

Dayton, OH $71,800

Gastonia, NC $71,700

Saint Louis, MO $71,700

York, PA $71,700

Elkhart, IN $71,700

Billings, MT $71,700

Binghamton, NY $71,600

Toledo, OH $71,600

Rock Hill, SC $71,600

Lorain, OH $71,600

Benton Harbor, MI $71,600

Beaumont, TX $71,600

Rockford, IL $71,500

Springfield, IL $71,500

Elyria, OH $71,500

Fargo, ND $71,500

Flagstaff, AZ $71,400

Fort Lauderdale, FL $71,400

Cheyenne, WY $71,300

Grand Forks, ND $71,300

Duluth, MN $71,300

Miami, FL $71,300

Bangor, ME $71,100

Cedar Rapids, IA $71,000

Durham, NC $71,000

Louisville, KY $71,000

Grand Rapids, MI $71,000

Hialeah, FL $71,000

Casper, WY $70,900

Virginia Beach, VA $70,800

New Orleans, LA $70,800

Scranton, PA $70,800

Akron, OH $70,700

Peoria, IL $70,600

Sarasota, FL $70,600

Nashville, TN $70,600

Omaha, NE $70,600

Green Bay, WI $70,600

Jamestown, NY $70,500

Davenport, IA $70,500

Baton Rouge, LA $70,500

Charleston, SC $70,500

Tucson, AZ $70,400

Saint Petersburg, FL $70,400

Tampa, FL $70,400

Evansville, IN $70,300

Port Arthur, TX $70,300

Bradenton, FL $70,300

Santa Fe, NM $70,200

Clearwater, FL $70,000

Orlando, FL $70,000

La Crosse, WI $69,900

Canton, OH $69,900

Albuquerque, NM $69,800

Newport News, VA $69,800

High Point, NC $69,800

Ogden, UT $69,700

Corpus Christi, TX $69,700

Salisbury, NC $69,600

Jacksonville, FL $69,600

Saginaw, MI $69,600

Laramie, WY $69,600

Norfolk, VA $69,600

Rock Island, IL $69,600

Fort Myers, FL $69,500

Boise, ID $69,500

Moline, IL $69,500

Memphis, TN $69,500

Waterloo, IA $69,400

Tulsa, OK $69,400

Spartanburg, SC $69,300

Lincoln, NE $69,300

Fort Wayne, IN $69,300

Provo, UT $69,300

Cedar Falls, IA $69,200

South Bend, IN $69,100

San Antonio, TX $69,100

Greensboro, NC $69,100

Birmingham, AL $69,000

Savannah, GA $69,000

Muskegon, MI $69,000

Winston Salem, NC $68,900

Lake Charles, LA $68,800

Anderson, IN $68,800

Augusta, GA $68,700

Lexington, KY $68,700

Greenville, SC $68,700

Columbia, SC $68,600

Springfield, OH $68,600

Tuscaloosa, AL $68,600

Lima, OH $68,600

Wichita, KS $68,600

Asheville, NC $68,400

Bloomington, IN $68,400

Knoxville, TN $68,100

Shreveport, LA $68,100

Wilmington, NC $68,000

Roanoke, VA $68,000

Topeka, KS $67,900

Frankfort, KY $67,900

Melbourne, FL $67,800

Longview, TX $67,800

Chillicothe, OH $67,800

Oklahoma City, OK $67,800

Sioux Falls, SD $67,700

Mobile, AL $67,700

Terre Haute, IN $67,600

Altoona, PA $67,600

Amarillo, TX $67,500

Killeen, TX $67,500

Sioux City, IA $67,400

Chattanooga, TN $67,400

Fayetteville, AR $67,400

Idaho Falls, ID $67,300

Lynchburg, VA $67,300

Gainesville, FL $67,200

Portsmouth, OH $67,200

Daytona Beach, FL $67,100

Youngstown, OH $67,100

Clarksville, TN $67,100

Little Rock, AR $67,100

Lafayette, LA $67,100

Pensacola, FL $67,000

Temple, TX $67,000

Hopkinsville, KY $66,800

Erie, PA $66,800

Florence, SC $66,800

Charleston, WV $66,700

Great Falls, MT $66,600

Waco, TX $66,500

Fayetteville, NC $66,500

Tallahassee, FL $66,500

Macon, GA $66,500

Helena, MT $66,400

Pine Bluff, AR $66,400

Vincennes, IN $66,300

Lubbock, TX $66,300

Alamogordo, NM $66,200

Twin Falls, ID $66,200

Rapid City, SD $66,100

Greenville, MS $66,000

Huntington, WV $66,000

Jackson, MS $66,000

Parkersburg, WV $65,900

Montgomery, AL $65,900

Wichita Falls, TX $65,800

Springfield, MO $65,800

Biloxi, MS $65,800

Monroe, LA $65,700

Johnstown, PA $65,700

Sumter, SC $65,700

Columbus, GA $65,600

Pascagoula, MS $65,500

Abilene, TX $65,500

Kingsport, TN $65,300

Albany, GA $65,300

Gulfport, MS $65,300

Alexandria, LA $65,000

Fort Smith, AR $64,900

El Paso, TX $64,700

Las Cruces, NM $64,300

Harlingen, TX $64,100

Pocatello, ID $64,100

Florence, AL $64,000

Brownsville, TX $64,000

Mcallen, TX $63,900

Dothan, AL $63,800

Columbus, MS $63,300

Altus, OK $63,000

Lawton, OK $62,800

Pierre, SD $62,600

What Skills Can Increase a On-Site Construction Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 7.17% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Data Science (Mentioned in 2.71% Job Postings): Data science is a multi-disciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from structured and unstructured data. Data science is the same concept as data mining and big data: "use the most powerful hardware, the most powerful programming systems, and the most efficient algorithms to solve problems". Data science is a "concept to unify statistics, data analysis, machine learning and their related methods" in order to "understand and analyze actual phenomena" with data. It employs techniques and theories drawn from many fields within the context of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and information science. Turing award winner Jim Gray imagined data science as a "fourth paradigm" of science (empirical, theoretical, computational and now data-driven) and asserted that "everything about science is changing because of the impact of information technology" and the data deluge. In 2015, the American Statistical Association identified database management, statistics and machine learning, and distributed and parallel systems as the three emerging foundational professional communities.
Information Engineering (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Is the engineering discipline that deals with the generation, distribution, analysis, and use of information, data, and knowledge in systems. This field focuses on developing software information systems using a software engineering approach.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	7.17%
Data Science	2.71%
Information Engineering	1.83%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a On-Site Construction Engineer I's salary.

Construction Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
Finance and Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.
Production Schedule: Can increase your salary by up to 22%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Construction Scheduling	$97,202	31%
Finance and Accounting	$90,524	22%
Production Schedule	$90,524	22%

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On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

On-Site Construction Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $81,079. While startup companies pay approximate $68,657.

On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$68,657
Growth Stage	51~500	$72,590
Established	501~5000	$78,314
Enterprise	5000+	$81,079

On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For On-Site Construction Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, On-Site Construction Engineer positions in Retail & Wholesale or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view On-Site Construction Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a On-Site Construction Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$96,460	$46.0	30%
Energy & Utilities	$89,040	$43.0	20%
Healthcare	$81,620	$39.0	10%
Business Services	$77,910	$37.0	5%

How Education impacts a On-Site Construction Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many On-Site Construction Engineer Is enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a On-Site Construction Engineer I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $68,187 and $72,169).

Typical Education for On-Site Construction Engineer I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	4.8%
High School	4.8%
Associates	5.4%
Bachelors	78.5%
Masters	11.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a On-Site Construction Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$65,700

Average $74,200/year

$77,600

$5,475

Average $6,183/month

$6,467

$1,263

Average $1,427/week

$1,492

$32

Average $36/hour

$37

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$77,600	$6,467	$1,492	$37
Average	$74,200	$6,183	$1,427	$36
25th Percentile	$65,700	$5,475	$1,263	$32

On-Site Construction Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a On-Site Construction Engineer I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the On-Site Construction Engineer II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $86,300 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

Salary Trends for On-Site Construction Engineer I

Salaries for a On-Site Construction Engineer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,031 in 2023 to around $64,129 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of On-Site Construction Engineer I salary trends, .

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Most common benefits for On-Site Construction Engineer I

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Common company salaries for On-Site Construction Engineer I

Here are companies hiring for On-Site Construction Engineer I and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about On-Site Construction Engineer I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for On-Site Construction Engineer I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for On-Site Construction Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

2. What engineering jobs pay 200k a year?

Engineering jobs that typically pay around $200k a year include roles like Project Manager for Water Treatment Plants, Senior Security Engineer, and Senior Machine Learning Engineer. However, for On-Site Construction Engineers, salaries range from $64,800 to $78,800, with a mid-salary of $72,200, which is significantly lower than the $200k mark.

3. What is the highest paid job in USA?

While many high-paying jobs exist in the USA, the On-Site Construction Engineer role offers a competitive salary range. The minimum salary is $64,800, the mid-range salary is $72,200, and the maximum salary can reach $78,800. This position is among the lucrative options in the construction and engineering sectors.

4. Can a civil engineer make 200k a year?

A civil engineer typically earns between $64,800 and $78,800 annually, with a mid-salary of $72,200. While some specialized roles or positions in high-demand areas may offer higher salaries, reaching $200,000 a year is uncommon without significant experience, advanced degrees, or managerial responsibilities.

5. What engineers make 200k a year?

Engineers typically do not make $200k a year in roles like On-Site Construction Engineer, where salaries range from $64,800 to $78,800. Positions such as Senior Mixed Signal Design Engineer or AI Software Engineer may offer higher salaries, but the average for construction engineers is significantly lower. Consider exploring specialized fields or advanced roles for higher earnings.

6. What is the highest salary for a Construction Engineer?

The highest salary for an On-Site Construction Engineer is $78,800. The salary range typically falls between $64,800 (minimum) and $72,200 (midpoint), reflecting the current market for this role.

7. What is the richest type of engineer?

The richest type of engineer varies by specialization, but On-Site Construction Engineers earn between $64,800 and $78,800, with a median salary of $72,200. While this is competitive, fields like Petroleum and Aerospace Engineering typically offer higher salaries, with median annual earnings exceeding $100,000.

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Job and employee pricing reports
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