Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 850 | $58,960 | $28.35 | |
| Alaska | 40 | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| Arizona | 2,050 | $68,180 | $32.78 | |
| Arkansas | 350 | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| California | 2,870 | $69,420 | $33.38 | |
| Colorado | 660 | $63,000 | $30.29 | |
| Connecticut | 1,150 | $57,270 | $27.53 | |
| Delaware | 40 | $69,030 | $33.19 | |
| District of Columbia | $112,390 | $54.04 | ||
| Florida | 1,400 | $58,490 | $28.12 | |
| Georgia | 1,300 | $63,710 | $30.63 | |
| Idaho | 490 | $58,820 | $28.28 | |
| Illinois | 1,800 | $65,310 | $31.40 | |
| Indiana | 2,130 | $55,370 | $26.62 | |
| Iowa | 1,170 | $54,070 | $25.99 | |
| Kansas | 310 | $55,940 | $26.89 | |
| Kentucky | 1,480 | $60,250 | $28.96 | |
| Louisiana | 670 | $80,970 | $38.93 | |
| Maine | 170 | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| Maryland | 340 | $66,210 | $31.83 | |
| Massachusetts | 3,500 | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| Michigan | 4,800 | $59,250 | $28.49 | |
| Minnesota | 3,260 | $62,790 | $30.19 | |
| Mississippi | 320 | $65,700 | $31.59 | |
| Missouri | 470 | $57,140 | $27.47 | |
| Montana | 30 | $54,170 | $26.05 | |
| Nebraska | 220 | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| Nevada | 310 | $55,220 | $26.55 | |
| New Hampshire | 560 | $60,370 | $29.03 | |
| New Jersey | 910 | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| New York | 2,880 | $61,350 | $29.49 | |
| North Carolina | 2,250 | $57,820 | $27.80 | |
| North Dakota | 50 | $64,400 | $30.96 | |
| Ohio | 3,600 | $56,360 | $27.10 | |
| Oklahoma | 800 | $64,820 | $31.16 | |
| Oregon | 2,150 | $60,310 | $28.99 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,830 | $54,720 | $26.31 | |
| Rhode Island | 180 | $59,980 | $28.84 | |
| South Carolina | 1,800 | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| South Dakota | 200 | $49,970 | $24.02 | |
| Tennessee | 1,930 | $53,010 | $25.49 | |
| Texas | 4,430 | $65,570 | $31.53 | |
| Utah | 1,110 | $55,970 | $26.91 | |
| Vermont | 580 | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| Virginia | 1,140 | $62,990 | $30.28 | |
| Washington | 870 | $69,370 | $33.35 | |
| West Virginia | 170 | $70,010 | $33.66 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,450 | $53,840 | $25.89 | |
| Wyoming | 40 | $61,830 | $29.72 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of industrial engineers and managers. Includes instruction in optimization theory, human factors, organizational behavior, industrial processes, industrial planning procedures, computer applications, and report and presentation preparation.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
Any instructional program in industrial production technologies not listed above.
A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to assist engineers and other professionals in implementing and enforcing industrial safety standards to mitigate damage, reduce risks, and prevent accidents. Includes instruction in industrial processes, industrial hygiene, injury prevention, toxicology, ergonomics, risk analysis, system and process safety, safety performance measurement, human factors, human behavior, and applicable law and regulations.
A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management.
A program that focuses on the application of scientific, technological, design, and business principles to the development of packages and packaging materials, including raw material production, conversion of raw materials into usable forms, design, distribution, and post-use recycling and reuse. Includes instruction in principles of packaging, materials sciences, distribution and transportation, engineering and technology, graphic design, packaging regulations, and business and marketing.
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$61,230 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as industrial engineering technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 4%
- High school graduate 24%
- College dropout 31%
- Associate’s degree 20%
- Bachelor’s degree 17%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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