How much does an engineer earn a year?

Depends mostly on what industry you work in.

Starting wages in the US for engineers is around $75K in big cities. Mechanical engineers get the top dollars, then electrical, environmental and civil.

It really depends on the type of engineer and what type of education the individual has. The job title of engineer covers several types of job positions.

In the automobile industry, electrical and mechanical engineers should expect a starting salary around $45,000 per year. If you couple your degree with a business degree, expect a management position starting around $50,000. If you pursue a management position in industrial maintenance then expect a starting salary around $65,000. Engineering salaries increase dramatically with experience and narrowing down an expertise. I have been in an industrial envrionment for 22 years and offer the voice of experience.

there are many diferent kinds of engineers. depends on your degree and what kind of engineer. They usually make around 50-80k a year.

What KIND of engineer? Software? Electrical? Mechanical? Civil? You need to be more specific.