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Job outlook for vibration engineers in the United States
Are vibration engineer jobs in demand?
Vibration engineer job and salary trends over time
Vibration engineer jobs over time
Vibration engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 326 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 349 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 364 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 368 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 379 | 0.00% |
Average vibration engineer salary over time
Vibration engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,853 | $47.53 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $97,094 | $46.68 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $96,027 | $46.17 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $94,202 | $45.29 | +3.1% |
| 2021 | $91,385 | $43.94 | +1.7% |
Vibration engineer jobs by state
Most common states for vibration engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 190 | 27% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 645 | 8% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 395 | 7% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,788 | 5% |
| 6 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 387 | 5% |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 360 | 5% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 272 | 5% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 202 | 5% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 174 | 4% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 123 | 4% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 273 | 3% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 201 | 3% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 146 | 3% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 97 | 3% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 55 | 3% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 37 | 3% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 19 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 19 | 3% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
Most common cities for vibration engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everett | 1 | 1% | $115,940 |
Vibration Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of vibration engineer experts
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
Lycoming College
Alfred University
University of Delaware
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Uises Gonzalez-Valle
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
What will help Vibration Engineers increase their earning potential?
Uises Gonzalez-Valle: The beginning of professional life is not simple independent of the career path that you follow and ME and MET can have their own complications. However, some good advice would be to develop independence and adaptability which are key traits of an engineer, and always keep yourself updated with the most recent technological developments. If you are independent and adaptable, you have all the skills to learn and further your professional development. In addition, I would say it is essential to start building a network, including peers and mentors. Having a strong network of peers and mentors helps you significantly to progress in your professional line. From day-to-day to daily changing decisions, having a strong network to support would significantly help in building your professional path. Lastly, I would say that having a good Work-life balance is vital too, since our personal life is as important as our professional life. Remember, we should work to live instead of live to work.
Song Choi Ph.D.
Assistant DeanUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa
What soft skills should all Vibration Engineers possess?
Song Choi Ph.D.: Critical thinking - logical, problem-solving methodology... I'm not quite sure to categorize this as soft/professional skills or hard/technical skills, but probably one of the most necessary assets.
Communication - written, verbal, and overall listening (helps focus on the problem statement and requirements). Most, if not all, projects/tasks are worked in large groups; thus, listening and expressing correctly is important.
Time management - scheduling of tasks and deadlines are important in all levels of engineering, from small fabrication projects/tasks to medium-sized manufacturing projects/tasks to large development/research endeavors. In Hawaii, one of the most important has been the transportation of materials, parts, components, etc., as most items are flown or shipped to us, and the overall project schedule is dependent on the availability of sub-units.
Collaboration - as most if not all engineering projects are dependent on multiple sub-categories. Due to the collaborative nature of engineering, communication is of importance again.
Creativity, innovation, and initiative - it's really about making our future better, more convenient, safer, cleaner, etc. Think outside of the box or live outside of your comfort zone.
Detail-oriented - it is about replicating results. Everything an engineer performs should be documented and clear.
Honesty and integrity as there have been too many fabricated claims and fraud as well as engineering espionage.
Mike DeVore Ph.D.
Professor & Program ChairCincinnati State Technical & Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
What hard/technical skills are most important for Vibration Engineers?
Mike DeVore Ph.D.: -Computer-Aided Design
-Knowledge of manufacturing processes
-A good mathematics foundation
-Technical communication
-Problem solving
What's a good job out of college for Vibration Engineers?
Dr. Jeremy Ramsey: The ideal first job for a chemistry major is one that provides advancement opportunities, possibilities for career development, and the ability to develop new skills. It may be that a first job after the degree will not provide all of these things, but any job in the chemical field will provide the opportunity to gain experience that can then lead to more desirable employment opportunities.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Vibration Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Tim Keenan Ph.D.: This is difficult to predict, as responses to the pandemic have varied from state-to-state within the U.S., and from country-to-country around the world. With regards to how routine medical visits are conducted, I think this transition to a more electronic interaction will continue to gain momentum, as well as further development of the concept of medical personnel traveling to treat the elderly, rather than the other way around, and so I believe there will be an increase in opportunities for jobs related to telehealth and traveling medical personnel. Additionally, we are rounding the 1-year mark from which many people abstained from having elective or non-critical procedures conducted, and so I believe the next several years will see a dramatic increase in medical imaging and orthopedic, dental, and cosmetic procedures, in order to catch up with the accrued demand. This likely will not only lead to an increase in the number of professionals directly associated with conducting these procedures, but also with the professionals involved on the manufacturing side of the materials and instruments required for these procedures, which includes everything from R&D, QA, production, and packaging personnel, to financial, sales, marketing, and management personnel. Lastly, this pandemic has introduced many people to the fields of virology and epidemiology who may not have otherwise ever encountered these topics, and so I believe these fields will linger in the collective mind of the public for many years, and could potentially influence future policy decisions, which could ultimately act to procure significant funds for expanded growth in these fields.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Vibration Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Ajay Prasad: Medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and most consumer goods are still strong. The pandemic is also unlikely to slow the demand in areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and virtual reality. While more manufacturing jobs are believed to return to the U.S., this likely will drive innovation for the automation of manufacturing processes. Going forward, demand is likely to be strong in infrastructure, renewable energy, automotive, and aerospace industries.
What experience really stands out on Vibration Engineer resumes?
Dr. Mingshao Zhang: Internship and Co-op (Cooperative Education) experiences that related to the industry.
Charles Jenckes
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Mechanical Engineering
What skills stand out on Vibration Engineer resumes?
Charles Jenckes: For new graduates
1.Where the candidate went to school and what was studied
2.GPA
3.Any successful internships
4.Projects completed by the student
How would you rate the starting salaries for Vibration Engineers, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Daisy Huang: Above average, but you won't be a millionaire easily (you can with some effort, saving, and investing well). It is very unlikely you'll ever be *super* wealthy, but it's also very unlikely you'll ever not find employment in your field. You'll have a solid ticket to a modestly comfortable life, with some luxuries, too.
What experience really stands out on Vibration Engineer resumes?
Dr. Richard Onyancha: Besides having a good GPA, a student's application is tremendously enhanced by internships and any other extra curricula experiences, such as being a member of a competition team, leadership experience and any other specific experiences, such as appropriate independent study experiences that the student can speak about. Sometimes all these other experiences can compensate for a below average GPA. For some companies, demonstrating that you have participated in meaningful international experiences can be that thing that puts you over the competition.