Over 77,000 federal government employees earned more than the governor of their state. On the federal level, it was just reported by USA Today that the average federal civil servant compensation is $123,049 per year. Thatâs more than double what private sector workers earn (average of $61,051). Since 2000, federal government employee compensation has grown by 36.9% versus 8.8% for private sector employees. In Las Vegas (Clark County) the average firefighter earns $199,678 per year.
Most plant automation engineers earn a bachelorâs degree in a related engineering discipline such as electrical, mechanical, chemical or industrial engineering. Employers prefer educational programs accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Engineering is a popular and specialised industry. Electronics engineers design, develop and test components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power. These components include capacitors, diodes, resistors and transistors.