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start off salary
Posted on 3/25/13 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 3/25/13 at 6:43 pm
Whats some numbers I should expect to see as a mechanical engineer coming out of school in louisiana?
I'm trying to see how to approach these offers.
I'm trying to see how to approach these offers.
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Posted on 3/25/13 at 6:50 pm to MATTG0302
well it depends on what kind of work you are doing really. just guessing 50-70k. working on the road you can make much more.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 7:37 pm to diat150
Looks like average starting salary is around $55k. Looking at Baton Rouge's average salary, regardless of experience, is around $54k. I'd definitely be looking at places outside of LA.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 7:39 pm to guttata
If I could go back I'd do mechanical and go work for oil companies.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 7:42 pm to MATTG0302
My advice. It's a big ole world. If your chasing a career then pack up the uhaul and hit the road.
Posted on 3/25/13 at 7:57 pm to DaphneTigah
thats the game plan. I'm guessing Houston is the best chance to get good pay coming out?
Posted on 3/25/13 at 8:24 pm to MATTG0302
Houston has more opportunities.
Depends on GPA and what you're trying to do. O&G high GPA can hit $90k+. Average is probably close to $70k+ in plant/chemical/O&G. Overall average is a just a bit lower. I'd expect you to see in the 70s-80s in about any ME job offer.
Depends on GPA and what you're trying to do. O&G high GPA can hit $90k+. Average is probably close to $70k+ in plant/chemical/O&G. Overall average is a just a bit lower. I'd expect you to see in the 70s-80s in about any ME job offer.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 7:22 am to LSUtigerME
55K - 80K is possible depending on co-ops and location.
The lower end of that being more common of course. A good O&G co-op for a few summers can move right in to 75K+ after graduation. Houston of course seems to be the main area for the higher end salaries.
I started in Aerospace right out of school at 60K with no co-ops.
The lower end of that being more common of course. A good O&G co-op for a few summers can move right in to 75K+ after graduation. Houston of course seems to be the main area for the higher end salaries.
I started in Aerospace right out of school at 60K with no co-ops.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 11:29 am to LSUtigerME
I would say 60k average. A lot of oil service companies are going to be around this, but you get a good raise and car allowance and stuff after you get through you "training" period. I made very meh grades and couldn't get the 90k jobs that people just assume they will get out of school. After 2 1/2 years, I'm now at a comparable salary.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 1:13 pm to MATTG0302
Depends on GPA.
High GPA (>3.5)
- O&G Operator/Upstream: $75-$90k
Lower GPAs
- O&G Service Companies: $60-$80k
- Outside the O&G industry: $55-70k
Based on what I was seeing when I was in school. Economy hasn't changed much, so probably still valid.
High GPA (>3.5)
- O&G Operator/Upstream: $75-$90k
Lower GPAs
- O&G Service Companies: $60-$80k
- Outside the O&G industry: $55-70k
Based on what I was seeing when I was in school. Economy hasn't changed much, so probably still valid.
Posted on 3/26/13 at 1:13 pm to MATTG0302
Just for personal reference right after graduation I had the following offers (this was 4 years ago):
54k/year with 10k signing bonus as ME for defense contractor in south Arkansas.
70k/year as a field engineer for large O&G service company and would be based out of Oklahoma.
66k/year as ME for O&G service company in Houston.
So it varies quite a bit. Definitely apply to as many places as you can and be open to moving.
54k/year with 10k signing bonus as ME for defense contractor in south Arkansas.
70k/year as a field engineer for large O&G service company and would be based out of Oklahoma.
66k/year as ME for O&G service company in Houston.
So it varies quite a bit. Definitely apply to as many places as you can and be open to moving.
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