Engineering Managers Job Overview
Engineering managers use their engineering and management skills to oversee teams of specialists in technical tasks and projects. Some engineering managers oversee the planning and functions of manufacturing and industrial operations. They also prepare and administer budgets.
Engineering Managers Schools and Degrees
Bachelor's, master's and Ph.D degrees are available. The Master of Engineering Management is a technically based degree that is useful for engineering management positions. Applicants for graduate level engineering management degrees are required to have an undergraduate degree with a major in engineering, the sciences, computer science or mathematics.
Job Requirements
For some management positions a bachelor's degree and experience will suffice. Some positions may require a master's degree. Professional and industrial associations, including engineer's societies offer certification programs which validate engineering management knowledge and skills.
Nature of Work
- Direct, evaluate and approve changes in product design
- Coordinate and oversee projects
- Plan and oversee the installation, testing, operation, repair and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures regarding engineering and technical work
Engineering Managers Jobs and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecast the job growth for engineers to be about as fast as average for all occupations. The job growth of engineering managers may be connected to the job growth of engineers.
The major employers are shown below:
- Architectural, engineering and related services
- Navigational, measuring, electromedical and control instruments manufacturing
- Scientific research and development services
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
- Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing
In 2009 the median annual earnings for engineering managers was $117,000.
Job Numbers and Growth There were about 187,000 engineering managers across the US in 2008. Unemployment for workers was considered very low in the recent past, relative to other occupations. The percentage of employees unemployed in 2008 was 1%. Area Job Conditions The cities with the most employees per capita are Decatur (Illinois), San Jose (California), and Columbus (Indiana), while the worst cities are Des Moines (Iowa), Salem (Oregon), and Cape Coral (Florida). The highest salaries for engineering managers are in and around San Jose (California), Midland (Texas), and Boulder (Colorado). The lowest-paying areas are Lewiston (Idaho), Jefferson City (Missouri), and Yuma (Arizona). Training and Education Education or job training for workers typically involves a bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience. At least 84% of employees had a degree of four or more years. About 12% of engineering managers had some college below a bachelor's degree. An estimated 4% of workers had just a high-school diploma. Recommended schools are shown in the column to the right; request information from them to help you decide which if any could help you with this career. Part-Time Work and Self-Employment An estimated 2% of engineering managers work part-time.
Engineering Managers by Metropolitan Area (city and its surroundings) In the table below, a Job Density near 0% means the area has an average number of people in this occupation, for its population. A higher or lower Job Density (e.g., +22% or -45%) tells you there are that many more or fewer workers of that type there than in the average US metro area. So, the higher the number, the more common the occupation. Alabama
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Anniston |
$105,000 |
30 |
-44% |
| Birmingham |
$111,000 |
620 |
-6% |
| Decatur |
$123,000 |
60 |
-6% |
| Dothan |
$98,000 |
30 |
-57% |
| Huntsville |
$122,000 |
1,090 |
+302% |
| Mobile |
$109,000 |
160 |
-30% |
| Montgomery |
$95,000 |
120 |
-43% |
| Tuscaloosa |
$107,000 |
70 |
-38% |
Alaska
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Anchorage |
$153,000 |
380 |
+75% |
Arizona
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Phoenix |
$127,000 |
2,220 |
-7% |
| Tucson |
$127,000 |
580 |
+27% |
Arkansas
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Fayetteville |
$95,000 |
170 |
-36% |
| Fort Smith |
$93,000 |
50 |
-68% |
| Little Rock |
$107,000 |
190 |
-59% |
California
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bakersfield |
$146,000 |
270 |
-21% |
| Chico |
$126,000 |
30 |
-65% |
| Fresno |
$96,000 |
300 |
-29% |
| Los Angeles |
$137,000 |
6,370 |
+16% |
| Modesto |
$106,000 |
90 |
-55% |
| Napa |
$114,000 |
40 |
-47% |
| Oakland |
$156,000 |
2,470 |
+83% |
| Oxnard |
$136,000 |
540 |
+37% |
| Redding |
$105,000 |
30 |
-58% |
| Riverside |
$119,000 |
1,080 |
-34% |
| Sacramento |
$135,000 |
1,380 |
+18% |
| San Diego |
$140,000 |
3,160 |
+78% |
| San Francisco |
$152,000 |
1,790 |
+33% |
| San Jose |
$167,000 |
6,260 |
+416% |
| San Luis Obispo |
$118,000 |
90 |
-22% |
| Santa Ana |
$138,000 |
3,420 |
+74% |
| Santa Barbara |
$158,000 |
320 |
+47% |
| Santa Cruz |
$138,000 |
100 |
-7% |
| Santa Rosa |
$130,000 |
320 |
+42% |
| Stockton |
$98,000 |
130 |
-53% |
| Vallejo |
$133,000 |
130 |
-15% |
| Yuba City |
$123,000 |
30 |
-32% |
Colorado
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Boulder |
$157,000 |
490 |
+148% |
| Colorado Springs |
$125,000 |
340 |
+2% |
| Denver |
$134,000 |
1,510 |
-11% |
| Fort Collins |
$129,000 |
270 |
+69% |
Connecticut
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bridgeport |
$129,000 |
830 |
+45% |
| Danbury |
$129,000 |
190 |
+129% |
| Hartford |
$117,000 |
1,660 |
+115% |
| New Haven |
$120,000 |
430 |
+19% |
| Norwich |
$139,000 |
490 |
+214% |
| Waterbury |
$104,000 |
100 |
+21% |
Delaware
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Wilmington |
$136,000 |
430 |
-1% |
District of Columbia
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Washington |
$135,000 |
6,140 |
+86% |
Florida
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Cape Coral |
$105,000 |
80 |
-68% |
| Deltona |
$104,000 |
90 |
-55% |
| Fort Lauderdale |
$118,000 |
450 |
-52% |
| Fort Walton Beach |
$112,000 |
120 |
+28% |
| Gainesville |
$98,000 |
90 |
-42% |
| Jacksonville |
$110,000 |
460 |
-43% |
| Lakeland |
$99,000 |
100 |
-59% |
| Miami |
$127,000 |
380 |
-71% |
| Ocala |
$113,000 |
40 |
-63% |
| Orlando |
$115,000 |
820 |
-40% |
| Palm Bay |
$129,000 |
570 |
+121% |
| Panama City |
$89,000 |
90 |
+8% |
| Pensacola |
$129,000 |
90 |
-53% |
| Sarasota |
$116,000 |
90 |
-72% |
| Tallahassee |
$124,000 |
110 |
-47% |
| Tampa |
$116,000 |
950 |
-39% |
| West Palm Beach |
$125,000 |
380 |
-45% |
Georgia
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Athens |
$101,000 |
40 |
-54% |
| Atlanta |
$112,000 |
3,700 |
+18% |
| Augusta |
$122,000 |
270 |
+1% |
| Columbus |
$104,000 |
40 |
-71% |
| Gainesville |
$106,000 |
30 |
-65% |
| Macon |
$116,000 |
40 |
-65% |
| Savannah |
$119,000 |
140 |
-27% |
| Warner Robins |
$102,000 |
120 |
+88% |
Hawaii
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Honolulu |
$120,000 |
510 |
-13% |
Idaho
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Boise |
$114,000 |
480 |
+39% |
| Coeur Dalene |
$92,000 |
40 |
-33% |
| Idaho Falls |
$115,000 |
40 |
-27% |
Illinois
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bloomington |
$130,000 |
120 |
+40% |
| Champaign |
$100,000 |
100 |
-22% |
| Chicago |
$112,000 |
4,130 |
-19% |
| Decatur |
$108,000 |
90 |
+69% |
| Peoria |
$119,000 |
150 |
-32% |
| Rockford |
$104,000 |
140 |
-22% |
Indiana
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bloomington |
$102,000 |
50 |
-41% |
| Elkhart |
$86,000 |
100 |
-27% |
| Evansville |
$135,000 |
260 |
+17% |
| Fort Wayne |
$106,000 |
250 |
-6% |
| Gary |
$112,000 |
210 |
-41% |
| Indianapolis |
$96,000 |
1,100 |
-9% |
| Kokomo |
$131,000 |
280 |
+527% |
| Lafayette |
$103,000 |
130 |
+40% |
| Michigan City |
$98,000 |
50 |
+5% |
| South Bend |
$101,000 |
140 |
-15% |
| Terre Haute |
$110,000 |
60 |
-28% |
Iowa
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Ames |
$116,000 |
50 |
+17% |
| Davenport |
$106,000 |
110 |
-55% |
| Des Moines |
$103,000 |
150 |
-66% |
| Dubuque |
$108,000 |
30 |
-53% |
| Waterloo |
|
50 |
-53% |
Kansas
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Manhattan |
$106,000 |
40 |
-35% |
| Topeka |
$107,000 |
50 |
-64% |
| Wichita |
$105,000 |
520 |
+36% |
Kentucky
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bowling Green |
$87,000 |
50 |
-25% |
| Lexington |
$78,000 |
480 |
+51% |
| Louisville |
$95,000 |
590 |
-28% |
| Owensboro |
$105,000 |
40 |
-28% |
Louisiana
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Baton Rouge |
$122,000 |
550 |
+11% |
| Houma |
$130,000 |
50 |
-58% |
| Lafayette |
$123,000 |
160 |
-13% |
| Lake Charles |
$115,000 |
110 |
+0% |
| Monroe |
$123,000 |
50 |
-47% |
| New Orleans |
$145,000 |
760 |
+7% |
| Shreveport |
$107,000 |
70 |
-70% |
Maine
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bangor |
$97,000 |
40 |
-46% |
| Lewiston |
$101,000 |
40 |
-33% |
| Portland |
$111,000 |
250 |
-5% |
Maryland
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Baltimore |
$122,000 |
2,150 |
+21% |
| Bethesda |
$145,000 |
1,110 |
+43% |
| Cumberland |
$110,000 |
30 |
-29% |
| Hagerstown |
$97,000 |
50 |
-59% |
| Salisbury |
$99,000 |
30 |
-53% |
Massachusetts
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Barnstable Town |
$140,000 |
70 |
-44% |
| Boston |
$148,000 |
3,480 |
+47% |
| Brockton |
$112,000 |
50 |
-55% |
| Framingham |
$141,000 |
570 |
+169% |
| Haverhill |
$118,000 |
110 |
+8% |
| Lawrence |
$129,000 |
70 |
-2% |
| Lowell |
$142,000 |
650 |
+325% |
| New Bedford |
$141,000 |
30 |
-62% |
| Peabody |
$121,000 |
170 |
+33% |
| Pittsfield |
$110,000 |
30 |
-18% |
| Springfield |
$107,000 |
360 |
-9% |
| Taunton |
$133,000 |
110 |
+110% |
| Worcester |
$123,000 |
320 |
-4% |
Michigan
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Ann Arbor |
$126,000 |
310 |
+43% |
| Battle Creek |
$99,000 |
110 |
+79% |
| Detroit |
$128,000 |
1,580 |
+75% |
| Flint |
$112,000 |
100 |
-40% |
| Grand Rapids |
$98,000 |
630 |
+25% |
| Holland |
$99,000 |
270 |
+124% |
| Jackson |
$114,000 |
140 |
+144% |
| Kalamazoo |
$128,000 |
260 |
+49% |
| Lansing |
$92,000 |
260 |
+0% |
| Monroe |
$107,000 |
40 |
-4% |
| Muskegon |
$95,000 |
60 |
-10% |
| Niles |
$101,000 |
310 |
+346% |
| Saginaw |
$103,000 |
110 |
+8% |
| Warren |
$117,000 |
3,100 |
+112% |
Minnesota
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Duluth |
$99,000 |
130 |
-22% |
| Mankato |
$101,000 |
50 |
-26% |
| Minneapolis |
$130,000 |
3,550 |
+47% |
| St Cloud |
$113,000 |
40 |
-67% |
Mississippi
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Gulfport |
$101,000 |
90 |
-34% |
| Jackson |
$117,000 |
190 |
-43% |
Missouri
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Columbia |
$105,000 |
40 |
-60% |
| Jefferson City |
$97,000 |
60 |
-34% |
| Joplin |
$87,000 |
30 |
-69% |
| Kansas City |
$117,000 |
1,500 |
+9% |
| Springfield |
$102,000 |
90 |
-64% |
| St Joseph |
$89,000 |
30 |
-50% |
| St Louis |
$119,000 |
1,580 |
-13% |
Montana
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Billings |
$86,000 |
50 |
-52% |
Nebraska
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Lincoln |
$105,000 |
100 |
-52% |
| Omaha |
$124,000 |
300 |
-53% |
Nevada
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Carson City |
$101,000 |
80 |
+179% |
| Las Vegas |
$130,000 |
430 |
-63% |
| Reno |
$124,000 |
200 |
-20% |
New Hampshire
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Manchester |
$137,000 |
150 |
+15% |
| Nashua |
$136,000 |
440 |
+150% |
| Portsmouth |
$122,000 |
90 |
+30% |
| Rochester |
$115,000 |
80 |
+25% |
New Jersey
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Atlantic City |
$134,000 |
220 |
+18% |
| Camden |
$141,000 |
660 |
-7% |
| Edison |
$141,000 |
1,580 |
+14% |
| Newark |
$132,000 |
1,590 |
+17% |
| Trenton |
$145,000 |
330 |
+10% |
New Mexico
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Albuquerque |
$137,000 |
1,060 |
+106% |
| Las Cruces |
$121,000 |
80 |
+3% |
| Santa Fe |
$92,000 |
130 |
+73% |
New York
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Albany |
$133,000 |
340 |
-44% |
| Binghamton |
$122,000 |
160 |
+12% |
| Buffalo |
$105,000 |
410 |
-45% |
| Elmira |
$119,000 |
40 |
-9% |
| Glens Falls |
$89,000 |
50 |
-19% |
| Ithaca |
$102,000 |
100 |
+111% |
| Nassau |
$143,000 |
700 |
-59% |
| New York |
$146,000 |
3,780 |
-47% |
| Rochester |
$126,000 |
950 |
+40% |
| Syracuse |
$121,000 |
470 |
+13% |
| Utica |
$105,000 |
70 |
-56% |
North Carolina
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Asheville |
$99,000 |
130 |
-44% |
| Charlotte |
$116,000 |
1,090 |
-6% |
| Fayetteville |
$100,000 |
50 |
-69% |
| Greensboro |
$115,000 |
300 |
-37% |
| Greenville |
$99,000 |
40 |
-51% |
| Hickory |
$98,000 |
120 |
-37% |
| Raleigh |
$125,000 |
690 |
-1% |
| Winston Salem |
$106,000 |
180 |
-35% |
North Dakota
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bismarck |
$97,000 |
70 |
-12% |
| Fargo |
$96,000 |
100 |
-36% |
Ohio
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Akron |
$114,000 |
440 |
+3% |
| Canton |
$95,000 |
140 |
-35% |
| Cincinnati |
$121,000 |
990 |
-28% |
| Cleveland |
$119,000 |
1,330 |
-4% |
| Columbus |
$117,000 |
930 |
-25% |
| Dayton |
$111,000 |
510 |
0% |
| Mansfield |
$90,000 |
50 |
-19% |
| Toledo |
$107,000 |
370 |
-5% |
| Youngstown |
$108,000 |
120 |
-60% |
Oklahoma
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Tulsa |
$106,000 |
430 |
-25% |
Oregon
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Corvallis |
$98,000 |
110 |
+268% |
| Eugene |
$104,000 |
70 |
-61% |
| Portland |
$129,000 |
2,210 |
+60% |
| Salem |
$96,000 |
60 |
-69% |
Pennsylvania
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Allentown |
$118,000 |
410 |
-11% |
| Altoona |
$96,000 |
40 |
-45% |
| Erie |
$94,000 |
100 |
-39% |
| Harrisburg |
$113,000 |
310 |
-27% |
| Johnstown |
$136,000 |
40 |
-40% |
| Lancaster |
$112,000 |
110 |
-65% |
| Lebanon |
$113,000 |
40 |
-25% |
| Philadelphia |
$132,000 |
2,140 |
-17% |
| Pittsburgh |
$126,000 |
1,520 |
-2% |
| Reading |
$128,000 |
250 |
+15% |
| Scranton |
$106,000 |
140 |
-60% |
| State College |
$123,000 |
40 |
-47% |
| Williamsport |
$99,000 |
40 |
-35% |
| York |
$106,000 |
200 |
-13% |
Rhode Island
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Providence |
$127,000 |
530 |
-29% |
South Carolina
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Anderson |
$109,000 |
70 |
+4% |
| Charleston |
$98,000 |
520 |
+36% |
| Columbia |
$117,000 |
330 |
-29% |
| Florence |
$127,000 |
50 |
-49% |
| Greenville |
$119,000 |
740 |
+86% |
| Myrtle Beach |
|
60 |
-57% |
| Spartanburg |
$94,000 |
130 |
-11% |
South Dakota
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Sioux Falls |
$108,000 |
30 |
-83% |
Tennessee
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Chattanooga |
$102,000 |
230 |
-23% |
| Clarksville |
$96,000 |
70 |
-28% |
| Jackson |
$96,000 |
40 |
-43% |
| Kingsport |
$92,000 |
140 |
-10% |
| Knoxville |
$105,000 |
420 |
-6% |
| Memphis |
$105,000 |
550 |
-34% |
| Nashville |
$91,000 |
800 |
-20% |
Texas
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Amarillo |
$128,000 |
60 |
-55% |
| Beaumont |
$127,000 |
260 |
+25% |
| College Station |
$130,000 |
90 |
-22% |
| Corpus Christi |
$122,000 |
80 |
-66% |
| Dallas |
$135,000 |
2,730 |
-4% |
| El Paso |
$106,000 |
90 |
-75% |
| Fort Worth |
$111,000 |
1,030 |
-12% |
| Houston |
$160,000 |
6,150 |
+72% |
| Longview |
$118,000 |
50 |
-58% |
| Mcallen |
$102,000 |
30 |
-90% |
| Odessa |
$138,000 |
40 |
-41% |
| San Angelo |
$113,000 |
30 |
-38% |
| San Antonio |
$128,000 |
660 |
-44% |
| Tyler |
$126,000 |
70 |
-38% |
| Waco |
$101,000 |
60 |
-52% |
Utah
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Ogden |
$109,000 |
120 |
-54% |
| Provo |
$105,000 |
150 |
-32% |
| Salt Lake City |
$105,000 |
870 |
+6% |
Vermont
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Burlington |
$129,000 |
260 |
+84% |
Virginia
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Blacksburg |
$111,000 |
60 |
-18% |
| Charlottesville |
$114,000 |
70 |
-35% |
| Lynchburg |
$113,000 |
160 |
+29% |
| Richmond |
$110,000 |
630 |
-24% |
| Roanoke |
$114,000 |
90 |
-55% |
| Virginia Beach |
$114,000 |
740 |
-28% |
| Winchester |
$120,000 |
60 |
+2% |
Washington
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Bellingham |
$130,000 |
80 |
-12% |
| Bremerton |
$122,000 |
60 |
-42% |
| Kennewick |
$130,000 |
650 |
+416% |
| Mount Vernon |
$108,000 |
60 |
+16% |
| Olympia |
$100,000 |
220 |
+77% |
| Seattle |
$131,000 |
3,520 |
+85% |
| Spokane |
$108,000 |
140 |
-48% |
| Tacoma |
$113,000 |
230 |
-34% |
| Wenatchee |
$103,000 |
30 |
-33% |
| Yakima |
$101,000 |
50 |
-52% |
West Virginia
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Charleston |
$103,000 |
90 |
-52% |
| Huntington |
$109,000 |
50 |
-65% |
| Morgantown |
$113,000 |
40 |
-37% |
| Parkersburg |
$105,000 |
40 |
-52% |
Wisconsin
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Appleton |
$99,000 |
130 |
-11% |
| Eau Claire |
$109,000 |
170 |
+87% |
| Fond |
$96,000 |
50 |
+1% |
| Green Bay |
$100,000 |
140 |
-36% |
| Janesville |
$92,000 |
40 |
-48% |
| Madison |
$119,000 |
530 |
+17% |
| Milwaukee |
$108,000 |
1,200 |
+7% |
| Oshkosh |
$98,000 |
120 |
+10% |
| Racine |
$130,000 |
80 |
-13% |
| Sheboygan |
$108,000 |
150 |
+124% |
| Wausau |
$90,000 |
70 |
-13% |
Wyoming
| City and Area |
Median Salary |
Employees |
Job Density |
| Cheyenne |
$94,000 |
40 |
-19% |
Salary and employment data obtained from the United States Department of Labor. Individual salaries depend on location, education and career background. Thanks to CityTownInfo.com for this engineering manager schools and jobs info.
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