How can you raise your income to 200 k / year ?

Question

living in united states. have a masters degree in engineering, very talented young man

Answer 1

In order to make 200 grands a year, you must be at least an executive or manager of a department in a corporation.

Another way, is by starting your own company. If you make your own company you might even pull it up to 500 grands or even more.  

Answer 2

Work your way up the corporate ladder.  Or own your own company