Salary for Microsystems Engineers

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Also known as:  Corrosion Control Engineer, Mathematical Engineer, Optical Engineer, Ordnance Engineer, Photonics Engineer, Salvage Engineer

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Microsystems engineers design, develop, test, and implement microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and devices. They conduct tests of MEMS to ensure durability, reliability, low failure rates, and to ensure that MEMS and related devices meet quality standards and specifications. A strong command of engineering and electronics is necessary for work in this profession, and related college or graduate degrees may be required.

A Microsystems Engineer gets a salary of between $55,360 to $166,050 based on the level of seniority. will most likely earn wages of one hundred and seven thousand and sixty dollars every year.

receive the highest salary in District of Columbia, where they receive salary pay of about $139,050. People with this job title have the most lucrative average salary level in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction, where they can earn job pay of $128,070.

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SALARY TREND

The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 37.78 percent nationwide in that time.

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Microsystems Engineers tend to make the most in the following industries:

Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
$128,070
Public Administration
$117,960
Finance and Insurance
$108,650
Manufacturing
$105,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$104,810
Transportation and Warehousing
$104,360

In general, they earn less within the industries below:

Accommodation and Food Services
$78,140
Construction
$81,650
Health Care and Social Assistance
$90,050
Retail Trade
$93,510
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
$96,920
Educational Services
$99,320
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