Industrial Engineers
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Median pay: $102,440/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +11% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 25,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
• Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
• Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
• Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
• Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.
What's the median pay for Industrial Engineers?
The median pay for Industrial Engineers is $102,440 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Industrial Engineers?
Employment for Industrial Engineers is projected to change +11% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Industrial Engineers?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Industrial Engineers?
About 25,200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.