Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by state
What Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicianss do
Typical education: Some College Courses
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.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringTime Management
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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay by experience level
Entry level$49,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$57,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$68,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$83,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$102,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
6,300
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
11,660 workers
$74,500
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
11,480 workers
$70,000
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
8,190 workers
$77,000
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
6,130 workers
$68,000
Machinery Manufacturing
6,010 workers
$67,000
Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
5,810 workers
$71,000
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing
5,330 workers
$67,500
Chemical Manufacturing
5,110 workers
$86,500
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
4,470 workers
$70,500
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
4,390 workers
$69,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians pays 32% below the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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