Petroleum engineers design and develop methods for extracting oil and gas from underground reservoirs. According to PayScale, the average salary for a petroleum engineer is around $103,000 per year.
Computer engineers design and develop computer hardware and software. The average salary for a computer engineer is around $83,000 per year, according to PayScale.
Aerospace engineers design and develop aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles. According to PayScale, the average salary for an aerospace engineer is around $83,000 per year.
Chemical engineers design and develop chemical processes for the production of chemicals, fuel, and other products. The average salary for a chemical engineer is around $76,000 per year, according to PayScale.
Electrical engineers design and develop electrical systems, including power generation, transmission, and distribution. According to PayScale, the average salary for an electrical engineer is around $76,000 per year.
Nuclear engineers design and develop systems for the production and use of nuclear energy. The average salary for a nuclear engineer is around $73,000 per year, according to PayScale.
According to PayScale, the average salary for a biomedical engineer is around $72,000 per year.
Mechanical engineers design and develop mechanical systems, such as engines, machines, and tools. The average salary for a mechanical engineer is around $71,000 per year, according to PayScale.