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2011 Salary Survey: What Respondents Think About How Challenging Their Jobs Are

March 31, 2011

Many engineers are stimulated by their jobs.

2011 Salary Survey Charts

As in the previous year, the challenge and stimulation of the work lead to a high degree of satisfaction, according to 72% (1,232) of respondents. Salary and benefits follows at 56% (959) as the next leading factor in satisfaction. Other factors readers say contribute to a highly satisfying job include: colleagues, 46% (787); the work environment, 42% (715); and making products that help people, 33% (569). (Editor's note: respondents could choose multiple categories.)

How the Data Were Gathered
A total of 1,722 respondents participated in this year's survey.

From January through March, respondents accessed the survey questionnaire via a link listed on the www.chemicalprocessing.com website, and in e-newsletters and e-mail blasts sent to readers. Additionally, those who follow Chemical Processing on Twitter at Chem_Processing and Facebook at Chemical Processing Magazine were encouraged to participate.

Read the full story: Are Things Looking Up? CP's 2011 Salary and Job Satisfaction Survey

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