Survey reveals that earning power of mechanical engineers varies

Emily M. Smith
ASME NEWS

Mechanical engineers interested in relocating will want to explore New Mexico for more than that state's scenic beauty — the median salaries for engineers there are among the highest in America.

If boosting your income is a priority, consider the average $36,000 difference in the median base salary paid by U.S. companies that make circuit board products and those that offer financial services such as banks.

That kind of information, and much more, is available in a recently released salary survey that offers an updated picture of the income earning power held by U.S. mechanical engineers and is now available through ASME Press.

"Compensation in Mechanical Engineering 2002," which was sponsored by ASME, is the result of an electronic survey of ASME members. Between July and August, members responded to a detailed questionnaire that sought an array of demographic information, not the least of which was annual salary.

The responses from nearly 9,000 members were compiled by Abbott, Langer & Associates, which then published them. "Compensation in Mechanical Engineering 2002," (Order No. 801SS2 ) is a comprehensive view of what members earn. The compensation data is broken down into 18 categories, such as state, gender, industry, degree of responsibility or job title, level of education and length of experience. The survey will be updated every year.

The survey is available for $375 through ASME Press. To order, call Information Central at (973) 882-1167 or fax (973) 882-1717. For additional information, see the ASME Press section inside this issue of ASME NEWS.

Members who participated in the survey are eligible for a 50 percent discount if they order through the publisher, Abbott, Langer & Associates Inc. Orders can be placed by phone at (708) 672-4200, or fax (708) 672-4674.

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