Career Profile
Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Industrial Engineering Technicians apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production
General Information
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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Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 20 openings per year are projected for Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians .
Employment Change
Employment for Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.0% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $28.53/hour. Entry level workers are paid $19.02, while experienced workers are paid $35.11. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 139 Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 160.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians include Mechanical, Engineering and Technology, and Production and Processing.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Industrial Engineering Technologists & Technicians is Some college, no degree. 41% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.