10 Non-Engineering Jobs for Engineers  

Product tester    National average salary: $39,855 per year Primary duties: Product testers help companies evaluate the quality and function of their products before products go on the market for consumer sales.

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Tradesperson  National average salary: $46,015 per year Primary duties: Tradespeople specialize in areas such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical services, landscaping services, masonry, or welding.

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Graphic designer  National average salary: $47,562 per year Primary duties: Graphic designers use creative software programs to design logos, website layouts, infographics, brochures, magazine layouts, and other marketing materials.

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Content creator    National average salary: $50,496 per year Primary duties: Content creators run blogs, write articles, use social media platforms, and produce video content for consumers to enjoy. Content creator jobs help engineers share their knowledge of the engineering profession and fun engineering projects.

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Property manager  National average salary: $51,567 per year Primary duties: Property managers oversee the daily operations of residential or commercial properties including apartment complexes, office buildings, or business parks.

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Purchasing agent  National average salary: $52,403 per year Primary duties: Purchasing agents work for a variety of different corporations to oversee transactions with product wholesalers.

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Technical recruiter  National average salary: $53,490 per year Primary duties: Technical recruiters work within the HR department of tech companies or engineering firms. Their job is to develop job posts, reach out to qualified candidates, conduct technical interviews, and select the right candidates for position vacancies. 

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Marketing Specialist  National average salary: $55,498 per year Primary duties: Marketing specialists develop marketing campaigns, conduct market research, create marketing campaign content, and oversee brand initiatives or product launches.

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Landscape designer  National average salary: $57,258 per year Primary duties: Landscape designers work for landscaping companies or as self-employed individuals to transform outdoor areas into aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces.

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Technical writer   National average salary: $57,937 per year Primary duties: Technical writers write instruction manuals, operation documents and informative articles about a range of scientific, mechanical or technological topics.

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