Engineering comprises men and women who work in aerospace, biomedical, chemicals, construction, computers, energy, manufacturing, and many other fields that require people to create products, facilities, and structures. Sample jobs include Biochemical Engineers, Validation Engineers, Energy Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Mechatronics Engineers, Microsystems Engineers, Photonics Engineers, Robotics Engineers, Nanosystems Engineers, Wind Energy Engineers and Solar Energy Systems Engineers.
Fast Facts
Hourly Pay
Entry Level: $38.31/hr
Median: $53.58/hr
Experienced: $66.17/hr
Current Employment
1,793 (2019)
Projected Employment
1,824 (2030)
2019 Jobs | 2030 Jobs | Change (2019-2030) | % Change (2019-2030) |
---|---|---|---|
1,793 | 1,824 | 31 | 2% |
Industry | Occupation Jobs in Industry (2018) | % of Occupation in Industry (2018) | % of Total Jobs in Industry (2018) |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Government, Civilian, Excluding Postal Service | 685 | 38.2% | 3.8% |
Engineering Services | 155 | 8.6% | 4.8% |
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) | 94 | 5.2% | 3.7% |
Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices | 46 | 2.5% | .9% |
Temporary Help Services | 42 | 2.3% | 3.1% |