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Originally Posted by SPC Racing
Four-year degreed Engineers are some most sought after employees and average the highest starting salaries out of virtually all bachelor degrees. Yes, there are times when the job market is low for Engineers, but in general it is very rare for an EE to accept $12/hour.
Regardless, as an M.E. I feel capable of cleaning the monitor and if I screw it up, oh well. 
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When I was working at Universal Studios Orlando a few years back (2004) the starting sallary for an EE or an ME was in the $25 to $30 per hour range. Starting pay for basic mechanics was $15.50. Basic meant having about 4 years of experience doing some level of mechanical work and knowledge. Most of what you learned on the job was pretty much a new experience, and most likely out of the ordinary anyway. Some of the senior Engineers were making upwards of $75K to $100K per year. I had a blast working there for 6 years and learned all kinds of stuff. From Animatronics, robotics, industrial speed controllers, hydraulics, pyrotechnics, and tons of show elements that make everything unique from venue to venue. Tearing down and rebuilding rollercoasters was one of the most interesting adventures when you get to see exactly what goes into their designs, and exactly what should be done in order to keep them up to par. Some parks rebubuild during overhauls using the old hardware. BIG time no no. Anyway good luck with finding the right job for you.