Mechanical Jobs: 40hr/wk, salary over 100k? 2

[keithmregan]

I am new to this forum and reposting this topic because my initial posts were deleted for cross posting and posting in the technical Mechanical forum.

I completed the first two years of the MEM curriculum and two coop cycles at Drexel University before switching to Audio engineering. I handle audio for bands and meetings now and am tired of the 60 hour weeks, physical labor and am no longer interested in what I do. I am also concerned about my job prospects and income as I get older.

I have a few questions that I would appreciate any input on:

Are there Mechanical Engineering jobs that pay over 100k/yr with a 40 hour work week?
(I know there is work out there where you can make that kind of $ but what are the hours typically?)

Do I need to get a MSME and/or and MBA to make over 100k with 5-7 years experience?

Which specialty has the highest starting salary?(I make about 60K now and own a house,and I am trying to not take a loss in income if I were to complete my MEM)

Which specialty is the highest paying in general(I hear R & D is pretty good pay)?


Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

 

[KENAT]

Are there Mechanical Engineering jobs that pay over 100k/yr with a 40 hour work week?

Do I need to get a MSME and/or and MBA to make over 100k with 5-7 years experience?

OK people, as they used to say at school, learn to read the question.

OP is not talking about 100k straight out of school but after 5-7 years and whether extra qual is needed.

KENAT, probably the least qualified checker you'll ever meet...

 

[josephv]

met a few engineers who hit 100K per year after 2-3 years experience, they all are in the business end of things (i.e. applications engineers, sales engineers, management)

but pretty sure they put in much more than 40 hrs/week (that is the nature of being on the business end)

good luck!

 

[csd72]

I agree with joseph,

If you want the dime, you have to do the time.

 

[keithmregan]

you want 100k right out of school, and only want to work 40 hours a week? Please let us all know when you do find this job.
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^^you have the wrong idea. I just want to know if that is possible with an MEM degree within 7 years or so of experience. Just want to know where Ill be headed.

also, Already make about 60k and wanted to know if I could start around there.

Thanks for all of the positive responses

 

[StressGuy]

Well, new grad mechanical's here in Houston are easily starting at over $60K and I'm sure that $60K goes a lot farther down here than pretty much anywhere else in the country.

Edward L. Klein
Pipe Stress Engineer
Houston, Texas

"All the world is a Spring"

All opinions expressed here are my own and not my company's.

 

[tripleZ]

Forget the MBA with Finance option unless you're heading to an A school. Kids coming out of B schools in the Midwest (in Finance) are getting less than $60K with decent grades. They really don't care much about your engineering degree if you're a fresh face in the investment pool.

"A" schools will net you a much higher paycheck. You'll also probably owe $150K in loans by the time you're done. You will NOT work a 40-hour week...probably much closer to the 60-80 hour range. But you'll make good money. All depends on your priorities. I've found that the 60 hour weeks become normal after awhile (as long as you have an understanding significant other).