[algernonpj]

You posted a chart for engineering manager, not major.

Per the same web site, “The median expected salary for a typical Electrical Engineer I in the United States is $58,238. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals’ analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies. “

http://elearners.salary.com/salarywizard/layoutscripts/swzl_compresult.asp?jobcode=EN04100006&jobaltername=Level+I+Electrical+Engineer&jobtitle=Electrical+Engineer+I&narrowdesc=Engineering&narrowcode=EN01&zipcode=&metrocode=&statecode=&state=&pagenumber=1&searchpage=keywordtitleselect&searchtype=1&geo=U.S.+National+Averages

Per the BLS, in 2007, the latest tables I could readily find, the mean annual salary was $ 83,090.
http://www.bls.gov/oes/2007/may/oes_nat.htm#b15-0000

Something doesn’t add up here.

[Doe Eyes]

Something doesn’t add up here.

Electrical Engineer I in the United States is $58,238 - Starting pay.
Mean annual salary was $ 83,090. - Average pay (say 10 years experience).
Expect $100K to $125K for 20+ years.