Salary comparison

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other vs. Industrial Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Others earn a median salary of $77,390/year, while Industrial Engineerss earn $101,140/year - a difference of $23,750. Industrial Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other

Industrial Engineers

Median salary

$77,390

$101,140

Hourly rate

$37.21/hr

$48.63/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$47,010

$70,000

Senior level (90th %)

$114,630

$157,140

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

64,410

350,230

Job growth (10-year)

N/A