Salary can be a strong indicator of overall career satisfaction.
After graduation, pulp and paper engineering graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $82,299, while the bottom 20% make closer to $39,420. The median grad salary is $56,958.
Pulp and Paper Engineering graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in pulp and paper engineering is $33,301, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $47,061.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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