Industrial Engineering 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.

$64,790
Median Annual Pay
Jobs growth:
+2% projected 2024–2034
Associate's degree
Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Industrial engineering technologists and technicians help engineers solve problems affecting manufacturing layout or production.

Programs That Prepare You

College programs linked to this occupation, ranked by graduate earnings

Engineering-Related Fields(doctoral)George Washington University, DC
$162,693
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Northwestern University, IL
$144,879
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Stanford University, CA
$133,371
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Wayne State University, MI
$128,271
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Washington State University, WA
$127,541
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)George Washington University, DC
$127,408
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Tufts University, MA
$123,639
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Temple University, PA
$123,016
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)University of Kansas, KS
$122,538
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians(masters)California State University-Dominguez Hills, CA
$120,947
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Texas A&M University-College Station, TX
$120,911
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)University of Central Florida, FL
$120,323
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Eastern Michigan University, MI
$115,117
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)New York University, NY
$114,850
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Western Michigan University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Michigan Technological University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Oakland University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Michigan State University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Kettering University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Lawrence Technological University, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Walsh College, MI
$112,624
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Southern Methodist University, TX
$111,319
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)The University of Texas at Arlington, TX
$111,319
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TX
$111,319
Engineering-Related Fields(masters)Rice University, TX
$111,319

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