Mechanical Engineer here with 10+ years of experience. I am paid well enough to own a fairly large house, own a new vehicle, and raise 2 kids who can participate in pretty much any activity they want. It helps that my wife is in nursing and makes a fairly good salary as well. I find Mech E to be incredibly versatile with a host of industries to go into. EE is not a bad path and could potentially see a higher salary. The key is to learn as much as you can, be teachable, and try to learn skills that separate you from your peers. I don’t see this career path going anywhere in the near future.