Engineer Salaries by Specialty in the U.S.

Median Annual Salaries for Engineering Specialties (US)

• Petroleum Engineer: $135,000
• Aerospace Engineer: $115,000
• Software Engineer: $110,000
• Chemical Engineer: $108,000
• Mining Engineer: $98,000
• Industrial Engineer: $92,000
• Electrical Engineer: $91,000
• Environmental Engineer: $91,000
• Mechanical Engineer: $88,000
• Civil Engineer: $87,000

Ranges vary by education, experience, industry, location, and role.