<p>200 K is a lot of money for an engineer to make and I agree with others that obtaining this salary will likely emanate from going into management (likely many years), entrepenuership or stock options (less common these days). </p>
<p>But you know, this is not unique toengineering per se since making 200K in any field is hard. In law, not all lawyers make 200K you have to finish high in a good school. In Canada alot of MD Gp’s make 130 to 150, depending on how many hours worked. I know a GP who makes 250 but works serious hours. To make 250 to 500 requires getting into a competetive residency program, not an easy task. </p>
<p>To make 200K, you have to be very good at what you do, whether it is medicine, engineering, law, finance, etc. That is the key to success - to be the very best in your field. And if you are the best, then the money will follow.</p>