Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $66,120/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$47,300$99,150

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: +1.7% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 6,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringTime ManagementSpeakingSystems AnalysisSystems EvaluationWriting

Top knowledge areas

MechanicalEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingMathematicsDesignEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsPhysics

Core tasks

• Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.

• Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

• Study time, motion, methods, or speed involved in maintenance, production, or other operations to establish standard production rate or improve efficiency.

• Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.

• Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.

• Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, or anticipated delays.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

The median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $66,120 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Employment for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

About 6,300 openings per year, on average, over the decade.