Industrial Engineer

Code: 17-2112.00

Also known as: Continuous Improvement Engineer, Engineer, Facilities Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Operations Engineer, Plant Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, Research and Development Engineer (R and D Engineer)

Description: Industrial Engineers work primarily in the manufacturing industry, devising ways to improve the production process and curtail wasteful activities. While Industrial Engineers typically have a Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, they may also have degrees in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, materials or general engineering.

Industrial Engineer

Typical wages


10% $57,950
25% $71,630
Median $88,950
75% $111,360
90% $136,930
10% $27.86
25% $34.44
Median $42.76
75% $53.54
90% $65.83

Projected employment

Estimated Employment
(2019 year)
295,800
Projected Employment
(2029 year)
325,800
Percent Change +0 %
Projected Annual Job Openings 21,300