Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$66,120/yr
Typical range
$55,760 – $80,280
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians does
You'll assist industrial engineers in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and reducing costs on production floors. Your role involves analyzing workflows, collecting data, and helping implement improvements to boost productivity.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Civil Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Transportation Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Water/Wastewater Engineers — $100,840/yr
- Manufacturing Engineers — $102,440/yr
- Validation Engineers — $102,440/yr
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