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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Median Salary
62,610
Job Outlook
+4%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of industrial engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,700 openings for industrial engineering technologists and technicians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,180

10%

$62,610

Median

$99,600

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Some college

    36%

  • Associate's degree

    25%

  • Bachelor's degree

    14%

  • High school

    11%

  • Less than high school

    9%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    1%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
  • Packaging Science
  • Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Math and Science Skills

    High

  • Technology Design and Control

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Mechanical
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Design
  • Physics

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Repetitiveness

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Level Of Competition

    Mid

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.