$55,330($26.60/hr)
Associate's degree
-
Civil engineering technologists and technicians help civil engineers plan, design, and build highways, bridges, utilities, and other infrastructure projects. They also help to plan, design, and build commercial, industrial, residential, and land development projects.
$68,410 ($32.89/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Logisticians analyze and coordinate an organization's supply chain: the system that moves a product from supplier to consumer. They manage the entire life cycle of a product, which includes how a product is acquired, allocated, and delivered.
$126,520 ($60.83/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Software Developers create the computer applications that allow users to do specific tasks and the underlying systems that run the devices or control networks.
$134,360 ($64.60/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Aerospace Engineers design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, and missiles. In addition, they create and test prototypes to make sure that they function according to design.
$67,720 ($32.56/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Mining and Geological Engineers design mines to safely and efficiently remove minerals such as coal and metals for use in manufacturing and utilities.
$86,390 ($41.53/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Industrial Engineers find ways to eliminate wastefulness in production processes. They devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.
$98,220 ($47.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Electronics Engineers design and develop electronic equipment, including broadcast and communications systems, such as portable music players and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices. Many also work in areas closely related to computer hardware.
$160,000 ($76.92/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Natural Sciences Managers supervise the work of scientists, including chemists, physicists, and biologists. They direct activities related to research and development, and coordinate activities such as testing, quality control, and production.
$81,230 ($39.05/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Civil Engineers conceive, design, build, supervise, operate, construct and maintain infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment. Many civil engineers work in planning, design, construction, research, and education.
$93,820 ($45.11/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Project Management Specialists coordinate the budget, schedule, and other details of a project. They lead and guide the work of technical staff. Project management specialists also may serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
$84,330 ($40.55/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Mechanical Engineers research, design, develop, build, and test mechanical and thermal sensors and devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
$100,020 ($48.09/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
General and Operations Managers plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.
$98,580 ($47.39/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Construction Managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
$62,400 ($30.00/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Calibration Technologists and Technicians execute or adapt procedures and techniques for calibrating measurement devices, by applying knowledge of measurement science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, and electronics, sometimes under the direction of engineering staff. They determine measurement standard suitability for calibrating measurement devices, and may perform preventive maintenance on equipment. They also can perform corrective actions to address identified calibration problems.
$81,130 ($39.01/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Architects plan and design houses, factories, office buildings, and other structures.
$118,830 ($57.13/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Managers supervise and coordinate a team of workers. This category includes all managers not contained somewhere else.
$136,430 ($65.59/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Architectural and Engineering Managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities in the fields of architecture and engineering.
$68,390 ($32.88/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
First-line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of mechanics, installers, and repairers. They can also advise customers on recommended services.
$92,460 ($44.45/hr)
Bachelor's degree
Less than 5 years
Facilities Managers plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. This may include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.
$103,780 ($49.90/hr)
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
Industrial Production Managers oversee the operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct activities involved in creating a range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, and paper products.
$62,450 ($30.03/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
First-line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers directly supervise and coordinate activities of construction or extraction workers.
$61,340 ($29.49/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
Less than 5 years
First-line Supervisors of Production and Operating workers directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators. This category excludes team or work leaders.
$100,120 ($48.13/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Electrical Engineers design, develop, test, and supervise the manufacture of electrical equipment, such as electric motors, radar and navigation systems, communications systems, or power generation equipment. Electrical engineers also design the electrical systems of automobiles and aircraft.
$62,400 ($30.00/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Cost Estimators collect and analyze data in order to assess the time, money, materials, and labor required to manufacture a product, construct a building, or provide a service. They generally specialize in a particular product or industry.
$63,840 ($30.69/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians help electrical and electronics engineers plan and develop communications equipment, computers, medical monitoring devices, or other equipment that is powered by other electricity or electric current. They often work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to test, adjust, and repair equipment. They are also involved in assembling equipment for automation.
$62,440 ($30.02/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
5 years or more
Construction and Building Inspectors ensure that construction meets local and national building codes and ordinances, zoning regulations, and contract specifications.
