re: OT engineers -- How much should you ask for with starting pay

Depends on what type of engineer and what market you are working in

Is this your first job?

I really hope you didn't take out loans for that master.

I dont have the job yet, still searching.

Or are you referring to how often I post on OT

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Is this your first job?

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Industrial will pay more then commercial. I would anticipate you get somewhere in the $60k-$65k range. Remember the market is flooded with engineers with experience you have been hit by the oil crash. be firm, but do get gready. IMO benifits are more important up front, as they wont go away, and you can always ask for raises down the road. Ask what starting vacation is and then ask when you get the next level increase. sometimes you can get the next level increase as part of you package.

Also, do you have incoming experience? internship/Co-Op? or other experience. zero will put you on the low end. I would take a lower pay for the next couple of years to get the key experience, then demand more on your next job

120k

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I am at the point where I am getting a few interviews. I wanted to ask how you should decide what starting pay you should ask.

I have heard that going strictly by online averages is bad because it could seem like your low-balling yourself. But its the best metric I can find.

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Completely depends on your industry. Some pay better than others. Some will put you in a more desirable working environment than others.

Your focus should be landing a job and getting experience rather than worrying about how much you're paid right now. The job market isn't the best for new graduates.

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$65k depends on OP's gender and race

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Male. Black

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Male. Black

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Then $80k/year