The Average Income for Construction Engineers
Construction engineers oversee the work going into new construction. Also called construction managers, project engineers and supervisors, construction engineers manage a project from its conception to its completion to ensure the work is done safely, up to code and within budget. Construction engineers are either on salary or self-employed.
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National Average Income
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As of 2010, the national average income for construction engineers is between $73,000 and $116,000 a year, according to PayScale. Bonuses can add anything between $3,000 and $16,000 annually to those totals, and profit sharing can add as much as $10,000 a year.
Salary by Experience
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Information gathered by PayScale shows a direct relationship between an engineer's experience and the salary he can command. For example, as of 2010, an engineer with one to four years' experience can expect to make as much as $55,000 a year, while an engineer with five to nine years' experience can make as much as $90,000. Engineers with more than 20 years in the industry can command as much as $125,000 a year.
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Education and Training
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While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics makes it clear that a candidate can attain the rank of construction engineer through many years of experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred, and certification is becoming "increasingly important." As of 2010, more than 100 colleges offer accredited construction degrees.
Job Outlook
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Employment opportunities in the field of construction engineering are expected to grow by 17 percent from the year 2008 to 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This percentage is considered faster than average by the Bureau's standards, but is slower than it was in the past, due to a slowing economy and fewer new construction sites.
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