r/financialindependence • u/fidgit86 • Aug 13 '21

What do you do that you earn six figures?

It seems like a lot of people make a lot of money and it seems like I’m missing out on something. So those of you that do, whats your occupation that pays so well?

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u/Miketeh Aug 13 '21

Average starting salary for a Mech E right now is about $65k

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_SUNSHINE Aug 13 '21

Which is lower than $55k in 2008 after adjusting for inflation. Wages are falling or stagnant.

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u/Miketeh Aug 13 '21

Considering the 10+ year job growth for mechanicals is rather slim, this would make sense, no? It’s one of the most popular college engineering majors but all the job postings for entry levels are for computer/electrical/software and even civil.

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u/PM_ME_YOUR_SUNSHINE Aug 13 '21

I’m a MechE and working in electrical/computer. Makes sense.