$62,400($30.00/hr)
Associate's degree
-
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.
$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.
$97,700 ($46.97/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers design and execute software tests to identify problems and learn how the software works.
$83,470 ($40.13/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers combine engineering principles with sciences to design and create equipment, devices, computer systems, and software.
$98,510 ($47.36/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Chemical Engineers apply the principles of chemistry, biology, physics, and math to solve problems that involve the production or use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and many other products. They design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test production methods and byproducts treatment, and direct facility operations.
$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.
$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.
$96,140 ($46.22/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Occupations include personnel who work on computers, including IT, computer systems, and security. This category includes all computer occupations not contained somewhere else.
$99,280 ($47.73/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Systems Analysts, sometimes called systems architects, study an organization's current computer systems and procedures and design improvements to them. In doing so, these analysts help the organization operate more efficiently.
$91,900 ($44.18/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Materials Engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and aircraft wings to golf clubs and biomedical devices. They study the properties and structures of metals, ceramics, plastics, composites, nanomaterials (extremely small substances), and other substances in order to create new materials that meet certain mechanical, electrical, and chemical requirements. They also help select materials for specific products and develop new ways to use existing materials.
$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.
$73,640 ($35.41/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Transportation Inspectors review equipment or goods in connection with the safe transport of cargo or people. This category includes rail transportation inspectors, such as freight inspectors, rail inspectors, and all other inspectors of transportation vehicles not elsewhere classified.
$70,680 ($33.98/hr)
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics installers and repairers install, adjust, or maintain mobile communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other vehicles.
$75,390 ($36.24/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Chemists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
$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.
$69,250 ($33.29/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Engineering Technologists and Technicians support engineers in their duties, usually working on teams. They make sure that all machinery and tools being used remain functional. This category includes all engineering technologists and technicians not contained somewhere else.
$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.
$100,810 ($48.47/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Sales Engineers sell complex scientific and technological products or services to businesses. They must have extensive knowledge of the products' parts and functions and must understand the scientific processes that make these products work.
$99,760 ($47.96/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Materials Scientists research and analyze the chemical properties of substances to develop new materials, products, or knowledge.
$131,450 ($63.20/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Computer Hardware Engineers research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and routers.
$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.
$102,620 ($49.34/hr)
Bachelor's degree
None
Engineers are professionals that use math and science to solve technical problems. This normally includes creating, improving, or repairing systems or products. This category includes all engineers not contained somewhere else.
$82,200 ($39.52/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Power Distributors and Dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
$76,820 ($36.93/hr)
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers control the systems that generate and distribute electric power.
$104,470 ($50.22/hr)
Associate's degree
None
Nuclear Technicians typically work in nuclear energy production or assist physicists, engineers, and other professionals in nuclear research. They operate special equipment used in these activities and monitor the levels of radiation that are produced.
