SOC 173026

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.

National Median

$64,790

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$64,790

Entry Level (10th pct)

$46,370

Experienced (90th pct)

$97,670

Total Employed

73,410

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$46,370 - $53,230
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$53,230 - $79,040
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$79,040 - $97,670

Highest Paying Locations for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

New Orleans-Metairie, LA

$133,410

+105.9% vs national

Midland, TX

$110,900

+71.2% vs national

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$107,810

+66.4% vs national

Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX

$104,580

+61.4% vs national

Vallejo, CA

$102,420

+58.1% vs national

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$133,410	130
Midland, TX	$110,900	50
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$107,810	50
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$104,580	100
Vallejo, CA	$102,420	30
Anchorage, AK	$94,110	30
Alaska	$94,110	40
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$92,800	290
Pittsfield, MA	$89,740	60
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$86,560	820
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$84,990	730
Lynchburg, VA	$84,430	70
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$83,960	410
Flint, MI	$82,660	110
Dubuque, IA	$82,120	50
Washington	$81,530	1,160
Savannah, GA	$80,780	50
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$80,340	370
Fond du Lac, WI	$80,060	120
Warner Robins, GA	$79,790	280
Oklahoma City, OK	$79,790	490
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$79,740	40
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$79,190	570
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$78,920	260
Maryland	$78,800	670
Midland, MI	$78,780	40
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$77,900	100
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$77,720	260
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$77,630	40
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$77,400	1,450
California	$77,350	3,990
Ithaca, NY	$77,230	30
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$77,130	700
Chambersburg, PA	$76,970	30
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$76,940	1,230
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$76,720	880
Kansas City, MO-KS	$76,710	390
Oregon	$76,370	920
St. Louis, MO-IL	$76,300	410
Evansville, IN	$76,230	120
Rochester, MN	$75,810	110
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$75,580	N/A
Portland-South Portland, ME	$75,340	190
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$75,090	1,690
Missouri	$75,000	850
Oklahoma	$74,960	800
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$74,620	250
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$74,330	1,660
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$74,320	210
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	$74,300	670

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians is $64,790, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicianss is New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median salary of $133,410.

How much can an experienced Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $97,670 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.