Published on Aug 31, 2019

Infographic: Highest Paying Engineering Jobs In Australia [Updated]

Kristen Michaelides

Infographic: Highest Paying Engineering Jobs In Australia [Updated]

How much do engineers get paid in Australia?

Do engineers get paid well? Which job in engineering has the highest salary? You may have asked these questions if you’re considering entering the field, studying for a degree, or making a career change.

Across Australia, engineers have some of the highest paying jobs. The average engineer salary is $104,347, and salaries overall are growing at 3%. Systems engineers are enjoying the fastest salary growth at 7%, and management nabs the top paying job at an average of $133,264.

Due to the huge, government-funded infrastructure projects in Queensland and Western Australia, engineering is enjoying a surge in the job market with salaries rising. According to the Hays Jobs Report (July – September 2018), the top priority should be skill building to keep pace with the forthcoming Fourth Industrial Revolution, in which digital technology transforms the way many industries work.

15 Highest Paying Jobs in Australia (based on real data)

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Gov Funded Nationally Recognised

Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) (VIC Only)

Builders Academy Australia

In-class, Online

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Project supervisorBuilding managerSite supervisorEstimatorProject managerForeperson

Certificate III in Community Services (Perth Only)

Industry Skills Training

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Community Support WorkerCase ManagerNeighbourhood Centre WorkerResidential Care Worker

Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)

Endeavour College of Natural Health

In-class, Online

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Health and Nutritional ConsultantPrivate PractiseClinical PractiseProduct DevelopmentNutrition Support ServicesResearch, education, clinic management, sales or marketing.Content Creation

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)

Endeavour College of Natural Health

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Gov Funded Nationally Recognised

Certificate III in Community Services (Perth Only)

Insight Training

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Support WorkerCase Worker

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing OR Disability) (Perth Only)

Insight Training

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Care AssistantIn-Home Respite WorkerResidential Care WorkerDisability Service OfficerPersonal Care Giver

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (Perth Only)

Insight Training

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Early Childhood EducatorPlaygroup SupervisorNannyChild Care Worker

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Certificate III in Non-Emergency Patient Transport (VIC Only)

St John Ambulance Australia

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Patient Transport Officer

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Diploma of Community Services (Perth Only)

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Community Services Case ManagerSocial Housing CoordinatorResidential CarerChild Welfare OfficerFamily Services Coordinator

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Certificate III in School Based Education Support (Perth Only)

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Home TutorEducation Support WorkerSchool Learning Support OfficerIndigenous Education AssistantTeacher’s Aide

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Perth Only)

Industry Skills Training

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Aged Care WorkerHome Care AssistantPersonal CaregiverRespite Care WorkerDisability Support Worker

Bachelor of Health Science (Acupuncture Therapies)

Endeavour College of Natural Health

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AcupunctureMoxibustionQi GongClinical practiseResearch, education or clinic management

Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)

Endeavour College of Natural Health

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AcupuncturistChinese Herbal Medicine practitionerChinese Herbal Dispenser

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Certificate III in Hospitality (Perth Only)

Arrow Training Services

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BaristaWaiter/WaitressBar AttendantRestaurant Host

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Diploma of Sustainable Operations

Australian College of Business Intelligence

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Sustainability ManagerEnvironmental Management CoordinatorFacilities ManagerSustainability ConsultantWork Health Safety & Environment (WHSE) ManagerEnvironmental Consultant

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Certificate III in Individual Support (Perth Only)

Gateway Training Academy

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Aged Care WorkerDisability WorkerPersonal Care AssistantHome Care AssistantPersonal Caregiver

Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

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Team LeaderAssistant ManagerManager

People Leadership

Australian Institute of Management (AIM)

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People ManagerSenior Team Leader

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Bachelor of Cyber Security (VIC, NSW, QLD and WA Only)

The Australian Institute of Business Intelligence Pty Ltd

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Entry-level Cybersecurity AnalystEntry-level Information Security AnalystEntry-level Security ConsultantEntry-level Penetration TesterEntry-level Digital Forensics Analyst

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Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (Perth Only)

Gateway Training Academy

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Early Childhood EducatorFamily Day Care EducatorNannyPlaygroup SupervisorChildcare Assistant

Kristen Michaelides

Kristen is a writer specialising in education, careers, and the future of work. She is passionate about bringing industry trends and insights to light to help students, career changers, and professionals confidently take the next step in their career.

Kristen is a writer specialising in education, careers, and the future of work. She is passionate about bringing industry trends and insights to light to help students, career changers, and professionals confidently take the next step in their career.