Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for industrial engineering technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $70,700 ≈ $34/hr
National median salary $66,120
Total employment 75,570 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.7%
Slower than average
Annual openings 6,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 74,600 → 75,900 (+1,300)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$88,330
- Maryland$83,670
- California$80,610
- Oklahoma$77,090
- Arkansas$75,760
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$57,310
- South Dakota$58,490
- West Virginia$60,160
- Tennessee$60,530
- Kansas$61,540
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $88,330 | $78,430 | $42 | +24.9% | 1,050 |
| 2 | Maryland | $83,670 | $79,090 | $40 | +18.3% | 490 |
| 3 | California | $80,610 | $79,070 | $39 | +14% | 5,710 |
| 4 | Oklahoma | $77,090 | $79,330 | $37 | +9% | 750 |
| 5 | Arkansas | $75,760 | $62,210 | $36 | +7.2% | 330 |
| 6 | Vermont | $75,710 | $72,410 | $36 | +7.1% | 110 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $74,540 | $72,890 | $36 | +5.4% | 920 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $73,540 | $69,260 | $35 | +4% | 670 |
| 9 | Oregon | $73,530 | $75,760 | $35 | +4% | 910 |
| 10 | Colorado | $73,050 | $66,850 | $35 | +3.3% | 930 |
| 11 | Utah | $72,920 | $67,490 | $35 | +3.1% | 1,400 |
| 12 | North Carolina | $72,630 | $69,720 | $35 | +2.7% | 1,940 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $72,070 | $70,490 | $35 | +1.9% | 5,380 |
| 14 | Illinois | $71,950 | $71,090 | $35 | +1.8% | 2,260 |
| 15 | Idaho | $71,750 | $63,150 | $35 | +1.5% | 300 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $71,460 | $69,650 | $34 | +1.1% | 620 |
| 17 | Missouri | $70,900 | $62,440 | $34 | +0.3% | 1,220 |
| 18 | New York | $70,630 | $70,290 | $34 | -0.1% | 4,090 |
| 19 | Maine | $70,600 | $63,070 | $34 | -0.1% | 310 |
| 20 | Massachusetts | $70,470 | $71,830 | $34 | -0.3% | 2,070 |
| 21 | Montana | $70,370 | $60,330 | $34 | -0.5% | 90 |
| 22 | Texas | $70,290 | $62,020 | $34 | -0.6% | 5,060 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $70,270 | $61,280 | $34 | -0.6% | 480 |
| 24 | Arizona | $70,060 | $66,040 | $34 | -0.9% | 2,080 |
| 25 | Virginia | $69,740 | $66,310 | $34 | -1.4% | 1,270 |
| 26 | Georgia | $69,470 | $65,060 | $33 | -1.7% | 1,840 |
| 27 | Michigan | $69,140 | $64,510 | $33 | -2.2% | 5,410 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $68,800 | $65,260 | $33 | -2.7% | 1,790 |
| 29 | Iowa | $68,650 | $64,410 | $33 | -2.9% | 710 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $68,440 | $70,080 | $33 | -3.2% | 2,400 |
| 31 | Alabama | $68,250 | $66,510 | $33 | -3.5% | 1,010 |
| 32 | Ohio | $68,110 | $65,490 | $33 | -3.7% | 5,340 |
| 33 | Nevada | $67,180 | $61,470 | $32 | -5% | 990 |
| 34 | Rhode Island | $66,190 | $59,420 | $32 | -6.4% | 170 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $65,580 | $65,270 | $32 | -7.2% | 2,660 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $65,560 | $64,060 | $32 | -7.3% | 100 |
| 37 | Indiana | $64,380 | $63,110 | $31 | -8.9% | 2,560 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $64,180 | $61,140 | $31 | -9.2% | 1,330 |
| 39 | Florida | $63,030 | $61,350 | $30 | -10.8% | 3,110 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $62,550 | $59,970 | $30 | -11.5% | 240 |
| 41 | Kansas | $61,540 | $61,000 | $30 | -13% | 570 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $60,530 | $58,070 | $29 | -14.4% | 2,650 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $60,160 | $57,240 | $29 | -14.9% | 140 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $58,490 | $54,570 | $28 | -17.3% | 310 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $57,310 | $50,180 | $28 | -18.9% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 281 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $121,320 | $109,490 | 70 |
| 2 | Midland, TX | $114,140 | $114,130 | 30 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $90,660 | $89,930 | 1,000 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $90,620 | $97,490 | 660 |
| 5 | Savannah, GA | $89,850 | $84,300 | 70 |
| 6 | Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $84,410 | $82,980 | 100 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $83,370 | $82,450 | 450 |
| 8 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $82,570 | $86,370 | 60 |
| 9 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $82,480 | $83,970 | 450 |
| 10 | North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $82,430 | $70,200 | 190 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing industrial engineering technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pipeline Transportation | $112,170 | $108,660 | 70 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $110,030 | $104,640 | 140 |
| 3 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $110,030 | $104,640 | 140 |
| 4 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $104,790 | $108,100 | 40 |
| 5 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $103,230 | $102,320 | 30 |
| 6 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $103,130 | $104,660 | 150 |
| 7 | Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | $103,130 | $99,260 | — |
| 8 | Utilities | $101,540 | $104,100 | 220 |
| 9 | Sector 22 - Utilities | $101,540 | $104,100 | 220 |
| 10 | Natural Gas Distribution | $101,200 | $103,550 | 70 |
| 11 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $97,410 | $91,550 | 30 |
| 12 | Beverage Manufacturing | $97,080 | $84,180 | 80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial engineering technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median industrial engineering technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $66,120 per year (mean $70,700), and about 80% earn between $47,300 and $99,150.
How much do industrial engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $34 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $70,700 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays industrial engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for industrial engineering technologists and technicians at $88,330 per year (median $78,430).
What is the job outlook for industrial engineering technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +1.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 6,300 openings per year.
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