If you’re hatching your career in engineering, you’re probably wondering what kind of income you’ll be looking at in an entry level position.
Engineering salary estimates for 2013 are great news for new grads heading into the industry. With tons of opportunities, competitive salaries and interesting companies hiring new grads, you have the chance to have a truly egg-straordinary career.
Vancouver led the country with the highest average starting salaries for Software, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, Environmental, Design, and Civil Engineers. Calgary had the highest average starting salaries for Manufacturing Engineers with a median of $66,901. All other provinces remained very competitive.
Check out the average starting salaries for various types of engineers:
| Software Engineers
Vancouver, BC: $56, 251Calgary, AB: $55,100 Edmonton, AB: $49,438 Regina, SK: $49,950 Winnipeg, MB: $49,950 Toronto, ON: $53,177 |
Mechanical Engineers
Vancouver: $55,224 Calgary: $54,203 Edmonton: $48,633 Regina: $49,137 Winnipeg: $49,137 Toronto: $68,658 |
| Electrical Engineers
Vancouver: $72,626 Calgary: $71,140 Edmonton: $63,829 Regina: $64,491 Winnipeg: $64,491 Toronto: $68,658 |
Manufacturing Engineers
Vancouver: $64,567 Calgary: $66,901 Edmonton: $60,026 Regina: $60,648 Winnipeg: $60,648 Toronto: $64,567 |
| Chemical Engineers
Vancouver: $85,851 Calgary: $84,094 Edmonton: $75,452 Regina: $76,234 Winnipeg: $76,234 Toronto: $81,160 |
Industrial Engineers
Vancouver: $67,910 Calgary: $66,520 Edmonton: $59,685 Regina: $60,303 Winnipeg: $60,303 Toronto: $64,199 |
| Environmental Engineers
Vancouver: $68,630 Calgary: $67,225 Edmonton: $60,317 Regina: $60,942 Winnipeg: $60,942 Toronto: $64,880 |
Hardware Engineers
Vancouver: $69,828 Calgary: $68,398 Edmonton: $61,370 Regina: $62,006 Winnipeg: $62,006 Toronto: $66,012 |
| Design Engineers
Vancouver: $69,628 Calgary: $68,203 Edmonton: $61,194 Regina: $61,828 Winnipeg: $61,828 Toronto: $65,823 |
Civil Engineers
Vancouver: $64,134 Calgary: $62,821 Edmonton: $56,366 Regina: $56,850 Winnipeg: $56,950 Toronto: $60,630 |
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Source: salary.com
