Industrial Engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Industrial Engineers to increase by 12.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 365,100 to 410,600 jobs. Its estimate of 23,100 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($102,440), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
365,100
Projected employment (2034)
410,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
12%
Annual openings (projected average)
23,100
Pay & Preparation
$102,440
Bachelor's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Speaking (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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