Career Profile Industrial Engineers Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $99,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Industrial Engineers design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. General Information Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Excludes Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111). Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Industrial Engineers Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 70 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 70 openings per year are projected for Industrial Engineers . +18.5% Employment Change Employment for Industrial Engineers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 18.5% between 2023 and 2028. $47.63 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $47.63/hour. Entry level workers are paid $33.55, while experienced workers are paid $58.63. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 640 Industrial Engineers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 758. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Industrial Engineers are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, and Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Industrial Engineers include Engineering and Technology, Production and Processing, and Mechanical. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Industrial Engineers is Bachelor's. 76% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
