<p>anyone know or heard of engineers who make at least 200 thousand annually? if so, what kind of engineers are they and what position do they hold (CEO, started own buisness, stayed with same company for 20 years)?</p>
<p>I've never heard of anyone making that much. Probably the people who worked for successful startups, or started their own business. If you go into a big name engineering company, you would have to take the management route to make that much, and it won't be as fast as if you start up your own business.</p>
<p>People who put SO much emphasis off of making alot make me laugh. If you want to make that much, better off being a lawyer.</p>
<p>There are way too many "how do I become a rich-ass millionnaire as an engineer" threads.</p>
<p>200k is a little ridiculous. Entrepreneurship is the way to go if you want to make that much. But I'm with others, if your goal is to make that much money, then you are better off working on Wall Street or some bank.</p>
<p>u guys talk about being obsessed making money. but what if i want to be an engineer? if all i cared about was money, then why would i choose engineering? excuse me for trying to find out what i have to do in order to be successful and happy with myself and my life. i enjoy engineering, and i enjoy making alot of money. with enough passion and drive, i'm sure anyone can combine the two and make the best of their life. yet, it makes u laugh?</p>
<p>Then just start your own engineering firm. You'll easily reach that if you're successful.</p>
<p>200 K is a lot of money for an engineer to make and I agree with others that obtaining this salary will likely emanate from going into management (likely many years), entrepenuership or stock options (less common these days). </p>
<p>But you know, this is not unique toengineering per se since making 200K in any field is hard. In law, not all lawyers make 200K you have to finish high in a good school. In Canada alot of MD Gp's make 130 to 150, depending on how many hours worked. I know a GP who makes 250 but works serious hours. To make 250 to 500 requires getting into a competetive residency program, not an easy task. </p>
<p>To make 200K, you have to be very good at what you do, whether it is medicine, engineering, law, finance, etc. That is the key to success - to be the very best in your field. And if you are the best, then the money will follow.</p>
<p>Oh, what an apt little adage.</p>
<p>It's very hard for an engineer to provide that much value to a company. In fact, I'd only think that much value could be created at a project lead level, and even then, you aren't engineering anymore. To actually do engineering work and get paid that much you'd have to work in PetE or 99th percentile level of Computer Science. Those are really the only ways to create that level of value.</p>
<p>Get a MBA....</p>
<p>Mr Payne you're probably right. "It's very hard for an engineer to provide that much value to a company." It's a shame but you're right. I wonder if the MBAs that get paid 100k+ provide more value than engineers. hmm..</p>
<p>Yeah, just go to Wall Street and make the 200K. It's much faster and more plausible than an engineer making THAT much.</p>
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It's very hard for an engineer to provide that much value to a company. In fact, I'd only think that much value could be created at a project lead level, and even then, you aren't engineering anymore. To actually do engineering work and get paid that much you'd have to work in PetE or 99th percentile level of Computer Science. Those are really the only ways to create that level of value.
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<p>Well, I wouldn't say that it's THAT hard. Granted, it certainly isn't easy, and I agree with you that most people won't get it. You need experience. You need the right mix of skills. But I would hardly make it to be as difficult as you seem to be saying that it is. In some cases, you don't even need a college degree at all, just as long as you have the right experience, and you can still make 200k.</p>
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<p>my uncle makes 130k a year hes been with the same company for about 15 years</p>
<p>You know....many engineers from MIT become investment bankers....its become kind of a joke know.....studying engineering to get a backup job.</p>
<p>financial engineers...</p>
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<p>Seeing that I'm lazy, I'm going to quote myself from another thread.
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<p>If making 200k a year is "what you have to do in order to be successful and happy with yourself", I feel sorry for you. Being an engineer is not all about money, it's about doing something that you like...just like any job is. Grow up and realize that many salaries below 200k or even 100k are considered successful and will bring happiness to people's lifes.</p>