Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $66,120 · Median hourly: $31.79 · Employment: 75,570
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,300 | $22.74 |
| 25th | $55,760 | $26.81 |
| Median | $66,120 | $31.79 |
| 75th | $80,280 | $38.59 |
| 90th | $99,150 | $47.67 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 17-3026
- Total U.S. employment: 75,570
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
The mean wage of $70,700 sits 6.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $66,510 | $31.97 | +0.6% | 1,010 |
| Arizona | $66,040 | $31.75 | -0.1% | 2,080 |
| Arkansas | $62,210 | $29.91 | -5.9% | 330 |
| California | $79,070 | $38.02 | +19.6% | 5,710 |
| Colorado | $66,850 | $32.14 | +1.1% | 930 |
| Connecticut | $69,260 | $33.30 | +4.7% | 670 |
| Florida | $61,350 | $29.49 | -7.2% | 3,110 |
| Georgia | $65,060 | $31.28 | -1.6% | 1,840 |
| Idaho | $63,150 | $30.36 | -4.5% | 300 |
| Illinois | $71,090 | $34.18 | +7.5% | 2,260 |
| Indiana | $63,110 | $30.34 | -4.6% | 2,560 |
| Iowa | $64,410 | $30.97 | -2.6% | 710 |
| Kansas | $61,000 | $29.33 | -7.7% | 570 |
| Kentucky | $61,140 | $29.40 | -7.5% | 1,330 |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | 820 |
| Maine | $63,070 | $30.32 | -4.6% | 310 |
| Maryland | $79,090 | $38.03 | +19.6% | 490 |
| Massachusetts | $71,830 | $34.53 | +8.6% | 2,070 |
| Michigan | $64,510 | $31.01 | -2.4% | 5,410 |
| Minnesota | $70,490 | $33.89 | +6.6% | 5,380 |
| Mississippi | $50,180 | $24.13 | -24.1% | 0 |
| Missouri | $62,440 | $30.02 | -5.6% | 1,220 |
| Montana | $60,330 | $29.01 | -8.8% | 90 |
| Nebraska | $59,970 | $28.83 | -9.3% | 240 |
| Nevada | $61,470 | $29.55 | -7.0% | 990 |
| New Hampshire | $69,650 | $33.48 | +5.3% | 620 |
| New Jersey | $72,890 | $35.04 | +10.2% | 920 |
| New Mexico | $61,280 | $29.46 | -7.3% | 480 |
| New York | $70,290 | $33.80 | +6.3% | 4,090 |
| North Carolina | $69,720 | $33.52 | +5.4% | 1,940 |
| North Dakota | $64,060 | $30.80 | -3.1% | 100 |
| Ohio | $65,490 | $31.49 | -1.0% | 5,340 |
| Oklahoma | $79,330 | $38.14 | +20.0% | 750 |
| Oregon | $75,760 | $36.42 | +14.6% | 910 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,260 | $31.38 | -1.3% | 1,790 |
| Rhode Island | $59,420 | $28.57 | -10.1% | 170 |
| South Carolina | $70,080 | $33.69 | +6.0% | 2,400 |
| South Dakota | $54,570 | $26.24 | -17.5% | 310 |
| Tennessee | $58,070 | $27.92 | -12.2% | 2,650 |
| Texas | $62,020 | $29.82 | -6.2% | 5,060 |
| Utah | $67,490 | $32.45 | +2.1% | 1,400 |
| Vermont | $72,410 | $34.81 | +9.5% | 110 |
| Virginia | $66,310 | $31.88 | +0.3% | 1,270 |
| Washington | $78,430 | $37.71 | +18.6% | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $57,240 | $27.52 | -13.4% | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $65,270 | $31.38 | -1.3% | 2,660 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for industrial engineering technologists and technicians?
The median annual wage for industrial engineering technologists and technicians is $66,120 ($31.79 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays industrial engineering technologists and technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many industrial engineering technologists and technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 75,570 industrial engineering technologists and technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do industrial engineering technologists and technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.79. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.