| Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing | $67,460 |
| Navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing | 65,470 |
| Architectural, engineering, and related services | 64,020 |
| Industrial products and parts manufacturing | 63,630 |
| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing | 62,610 |
Median annual earnings of health and safety engineers were $58,010 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $46,580 and $71,980. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,230, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $87,250.
According to a 2003 salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, bachelor’s degree candidates in industrial/manufacturing engineering received starting offers averaging about $47,051 a year and master’s degree candidates averaged $54,565 a year.
Source: Bureau of Labor
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