Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for industrial engineering technologists and technicians in the U.S. is $66,120 ($31.79 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $66,120
- Mean annual wage
- $70,700
- Median hourly wage
- $31.79
- Employment
- 75,570
75,570 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,300 | $22.74 |
| 25th percentile | $55,760 | $26.81 |
| Median (50th) | $66,120 | $31.79 |
| 75th percentile | $80,280 | $38.59 |
| 90th percentile | $99,150 | $47.67 |
Highest-paying states for industrial engineering technologists and technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $79,330 | 750 |
| Maryland | $79,090 | 490 |
| California | $79,070 | 5,710 |
| Washington | $78,430 | 1,050 |
| Oregon | $75,760 | 910 |
| New Jersey | $72,890 | 920 |
| Vermont | $72,410 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $71,830 | 2,070 |
| Illinois | $71,090 | 2,260 |
| Minnesota | $70,490 | 5,380 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $50,180 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $54,570 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $57,240 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $58,070 median annual wage
- Rhode Island: $59,420 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate industrial operations for compliance with permits or regulations related to the generation, storage, treatment, transportation, or disposal of hazardous materials or waste.
- 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.
- Test selected products at specified stages in the production process for performance characteristics or adherence to specifications.
- Verify that equipment is being operated and maintained according to quality assurance standards by observing worker performance.
- Read worker logs, product processing sheets, or specification sheets to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 24.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.1% |
| Associate's degree | 19.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.3% |
| Master's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.9% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,220
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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