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Industrial engineering technologists and technicians

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$64,790

~$31/hr · ~$5,399/mo

US Jobs

75K

Slower than average

AI & Automation Risk

6/10

Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 6/10

This occupation involves a significant amount of digital work, such as analyzing production costs, using CAD/CAM software, and conducting statistical studies, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation. However, the role also requires physical presence on the manufacturing floor to observe workers, assess machinery performance, and evaluate physical layouts, which provides a partial buffer against full automation.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
New Orleans-Metairie, LABEST VALUE	$133,410	Below avg (91.2)	$146,293
Midland, TX	$110,900	Below avg (95.4)	$116,268
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$104,580	Below avg (90.8)	$115,189
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$107,810	Average (98.9)	$109,026
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$92,800	Below avg (91.2)	$101,705
Pittsfield, MA	$89,740	Below avg (93.5)	$95,964
Vallejo, CA	$102,420	Above avg (109.4)	$93,655
Lynchburg, VA	$84,430	Below avg (90.5)	$93,258
Dubuque, IA	$82,120	Below avg (89.1)	$92,209
Flint, MI	$82,660	Below avg (89.9)	$91,968
Anchorage, AK	$94,110	Above avg (106.8)	$88,142
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$77,900	Below avg (89.2)	$87,368
Oklahoma City, OK	$79,790	Below avg (91.4)	$87,255
Midland, MI	$78,780	Below avg (90.6)	$86,934
Warner Robins, GA	$79,790	Below avg (91.8)	$86,927