Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician Salary
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians earn a median $66,120 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
What industrial engineering technologists and technicians do
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.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.1% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 6,600
- Self-employed
- 1%
Employment of industrial engineering technologists and technicians is projected to grow 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 6,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$5,754
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,099
- Medicare (1.45%)$959
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$55,307
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,300 | $22.74 | $40,186 |
| 25th percentile | $55,760 | $26.81 | $46,983 |
| Median (50th) | $66,120 | $31.79 | $55,307 |
| 75th percentile | $80,280 | $38.60 | $65,307 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $99,150 | $47.67 | $78,582 |
Best cities for industrial engineering technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit, MI | $76,190 | $59,442 | $59,266 | 2,770 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $73,060 | $56,783 | $54,171 | 4,340 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Detroit, MI — $76,190
- Minneapolis, MN — $73,060
Industrial Engineering Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $79,330 | +5.8% | $61,614 | $51,230 – $105,210 | 750 |
| Maryland | $79,090 | +0.4% | $61,077 | $62,500 – $115,300 | 490 |
| California | $79,070 | +2.2% | $60,304 | $50,590 – $105,410 | 5,710 |
| Washington | $78,430 | −3.8% | $64,006 | $51,520 – $132,290 | 1,050 |
| Oregon | $75,760 | −0.8% | $56,328 | $55,090 – $98,730 | 910 |
| New Jersey | $72,890 | +16.1% | $57,629 | $46,330 – $99,800 | 920 |
| Vermont | $72,410 | +13.7% | $57,452 | $53,760 – $100,920 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $71,830 | +0.6% | $55,991 | $49,950 – $90,970 | 2,070 |
| Illinois | $71,090 | +2.4% | $55,468 | $48,480 – $99,200 | 2,260 |
| Minnesota | $70,490 | +6.4% | $55,150 | $50,760 – $95,680 | 5,380 |
| New York | $70,290 | +5.2% | $55,080 | $48,380 – $96,840 | 4,090 |
| South Carolina | $70,080 | +1.2% | $55,084 | $46,450 – $83,860 | 2,400 |
| North Carolina | $69,720 | +5.7% | $55,605 | $48,240 – $100,920 | 1,940 |
| New Hampshire | $69,650 | +5.4% | $57,829 | $51,170 – $93,570 | 620 |
| Connecticut | $69,260 | +6.8% | $55,320 | $51,560 – $102,620 | 670 |
| Utah | $67,490 | +3.3% | $54,238 | $50,450 – $100,730 | 1,400 |
| Colorado | $66,850 | +3.0% | $53,626 | $50,580 – $100,370 | 930 |
| Alabama | $66,510 | +11.1% | $52,559 | $44,950 – $98,940 | 1,010 |
| Virginia | $66,310 | +3.3% | $52,461 | $49,100 – $98,630 | 1,270 |
| Arizona | $66,040 | −5.5% | $53,801 | $41,850 – $101,730 | 2,080 |
| Ohio | $65,490 | +2.8% | $53,783 | $48,020 – $86,080 | 5,340 |
| Wisconsin | $65,270 | +0.9% | $52,534 | $47,070 – $82,990 | 2,660 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,260 | +9.5% | $52,613 | $46,440 – $98,230 | 1,790 |
| Georgia | $65,060 | +7.0% | $51,702 | $47,520 – $96,100 | 1,840 |
| Michigan | $64,510 | +4.0% | $51,523 | $48,550 – $98,460 | 5,410 |
| Iowa | $64,410 | +6.8% | $52,138 | $51,550 – $86,390 | 710 |
| North Dakota | $64,060 | −11.7% | $53,652 | $46,710 – $82,500 | 100 |
| Idaho | $63,150 | +2.3% | $50,682 | $48,630 – $103,670 | 300 |
| Indiana | $63,110 | +2.7% | $51,057 | $40,930 – $82,160 | 2,560 |
| Maine | $63,070 | −2.7% | $49,781 | $41,600 – $94,370 | 310 |
| Missouri | $62,440 | −16.7% | $50,353 | $44,560 – $104,300 | 1,220 |
| Arkansas | $62,210 | +4.2% | $49,952 | $49,260 – $140,540 | 330 |
| Texas | $62,020 | +1.8% | $52,013 | $45,650 – $103,340 | 5,060 |
| Nevada | $61,470 | +2.9% | $51,571 | $53,710 – $80,690 | 990 |
| Florida | $61,350 | +16.6% | $51,475 | $38,690 – $91,980 | 3,110 |
| New Mexico | $61,280 | +3.4% | $49,704 | $51,340 – $103,370 | 480 |
| Kentucky | $61,140 | −3.6% | $49,284 | $44,600 – $84,320 | 1,330 |
| Kansas | $61,000 | +15.7% | $48,589 | $39,300 – $82,250 | 570 |
| Montana | $60,330 | +2.9% | $48,576 | $50,140 – $119,640 | 90 |
| Nebraska | $59,970 | −2.8% | $48,517 | $49,240 – $82,370 | 240 |
| Rhode Island | $59,420 | −8.2% | $48,313 | $47,790 – $83,660 | 170 |
| Tennessee | $58,070 | −2.7% | $48,839 | $43,990 – $82,430 | 2,650 |
| West Virginia | $57,240 | −8.9% | $46,330 | $35,920 – $95,920 | 140 |
| South Dakota | $54,570 | +8.3% | $46,027 | $42,890 – $80,990 | 310 |
| Mississippi | $50,180 | −12.5% | $41,224 | $40,220 – $82,010 | — |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician | $64,950 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Calibration Technologist and Technician | $67,820 | Associate's degree | +4.8% |
| Environmental Engineering Technologist and Technician | $59,920 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologist and Technician | $73,900 | Associate's degree | +2.6% |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician | $74,510 | Associate's degree | +1.3% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologist and Technician | $78,190 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $78,350 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $82,890 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $66,150 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Drafters, All Other | $63,520 | Associate's degree | -7.3% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a industrial engineering technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for industrial engineering technologists and technicians is $66,120 a year ($31.79 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,300 and the top 10% earn over $99,150. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays industrial engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Oklahoma has the highest median pay at $79,330. After taxes and local prices, Detroit, MI offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many industrial engineering technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 75,570 people work as industrial engineering technologists and technicians nationwide.