Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary
The median industrial engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $66,120 per year ($31.79/hour). Salaries range from $47,300 at the entry level to $99,150+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 75,570 industrial engineering technologists and technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$66,120
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.79
per hour
Employment
75,570
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$47,300
25th percentile
$55,760
Median
$66,120
75th percentile
$80,280
90th percentile
$99,150
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
6,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Associate's degree
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
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$50K$79K■ No data
Top Paying States
Oklahoma
$79K
+20%
Maryland
$79K
+20%
California
$79K
+20%
Washington
$78K
+19%
Oregon
$76K
+15%
New Jersey
$73K
+10%
Vermont
$72K
+10%
Massachusetts
$72K
+9%
Illinois
$71K
+8%
Minnesota
$70K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $79,330 | +20.0% |
| Maryland | $79,090 | +19.6% |
| California | $79,070 | +19.6% |
| Washington | $78,430 | +18.6% |
| Oregon | $75,760 | +14.6% |
| New Jersey | $72,890 | +10.2% |
| Vermont | $72,410 | +9.5% |
| Massachusetts | $71,830 | +8.6% |
| Illinois | $71,090 | +7.5% |
| Minnesota | $70,490 | +6.6% |
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Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $121,320 | +83.5% |
| Midland, TX | $114,140 | +72.6% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $90,660 | +37.1% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $90,620 | +37.1% |
| Savannah, GA | $89,850 | +35.9% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $84,410 | +27.7% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $83,370 | +26.1% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $82,480 | +24.7% |
| Ogden, UT | $82,370 | +24.6% |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $82,270 | +24.4% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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