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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians to increase by 3.1% between 2024 and 2034, from 76,700 to 79,000 jobs. Its estimate of 6,600 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($66,120), education (Associate'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)
76,700
Projected employment (2034)
79,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
6,600
Pay & Preparation
$66,120
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Active Listening (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Writing (3.75/5)
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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