Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Role Overview
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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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $94,110 |
| Washington | $81,530 |
| Maryland | $78,800 |
| California | $77,350 |
| Oregon | $76,370 |
| Missouri | $75,000 |
| Oklahoma | $74,960 |
| North Dakota | $72,560 |
| Massachusetts | $71,370 |
| Arizona | $69,900 |
| Illinois | $69,430 |
| South Carolina | $69,250 |
| New York | $66,830 |
| Minnesota | $66,260 |
| New Hampshire | $66,080 |
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Median Annual Salary
$64,790
Projected Growth (10yr)
+1.7%
Avg. annual openings
6.3k
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