Salary comparison

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians vs. Industrial Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicianss earn a median salary of $79,830/year, while Industrial Engineerss earn $101,140/year - a difference of $21,310. Industrial Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians

Industrial Engineers

Median salary

$79,830

$101,140

Hourly rate

$38.38/hr

$48.63/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$53,730

$70,000

Senior level (90th %)

$120,440

$157,140

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

9,060

350,230

Job growth (10-year)

N/A