How much money do car engineers make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for automotive engineers was $88,100 in May 2020. The lowest 10% of automotive engineers earned less than $53,000, and the highest 10% earned more than $155,630.

The following factors can affect an automotive engineer's salary:

* Education level: Automotive engineers with a master's degree earn more than those with a bachelor's degree.

* Experience: Automotive engineers with more experience earn more than those with less experience.

* Specialty: Some automotive engineering specialties, such as powertrain engineering and vehicle dynamics engineering, pay more than others.

* Location: Automotive engineers who work in large metropolitan areas earn more than those who work in rural areas.

Here is a breakdown of the median annual wage for automotive engineers in some of the largest metropolitan areas in the United States:

* New York City: $109,160

* Los Angeles: $106,970

* Chicago: $98,490

* Houston: $96,820

* Dallas: $95,630

Automotive engineers can earn a variety of benefits in addition to their salary, such as health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a paid vacation.