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.
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 |