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Job outlook for industrial engineering supervisors in the United States
Are industrial engineering supervisor jobs in demand?
Industrial engineering supervisor job and salary trends over time
Industrial engineering supervisor jobs over time
Industrial engineering supervisor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,106 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,066 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,082 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,954 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,805 | 0.00% |
Average industrial engineering supervisor salary over time
Industrial engineering supervisor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $83,390 | $40.09 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $82,518 | $39.67 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $81,599 | $39.23 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $80,512 | $38.71 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $79,040 | $38.00 | +1.0% |
Industrial engineering supervisor jobs by state
Most common states for industrial engineering supervisors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 238 | 34% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 173 | 18% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 134 | 18% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,173 | 17% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 209 | 16% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 169 | 16% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 116 | 16% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 91 | 16% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,091 | 15% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 769 | 14% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 443 | 14% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 437 | 14% |
| 13 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 236 | 14% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 143 | 14% |
| 15 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,111 | 13% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 726 | 13% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 465 | 13% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 109 | 13% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 700 | 12% |
| 20 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 166 | 12% |
Most common cities for industrial engineering supervisors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan City | 1 | 3% | $44,869 |
| 2 | Cypress | 1 | 2% | $82,044 |
| 3 | Sacramento | 1 | 0% | $80,506 |
Industrial Engineering Supervisor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of industrial engineering supervisor experts
Northern Illinois University
University of Washington
University of Alabama at Huntsville
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Oklahoma State University
University of Maryland - College Park
North Dakota State University
Clarkson University
Kettering University
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
What Industrial Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Ziteng Wang Ph.D.: Stay relevant and up to date in the field as the IE field, just like other rapidly growing fields, is evolving very fast. Stay up to date of the latest developments and technologies in the industry. Take on big challenges and make an impact. Prove yourself and show your ability, skills, and potential. Learn from the best, and give your best advice to others. Get involved in the professional community to maximize your opportunities.
What general advice would you give to an Industrial Engineering Supervisor?
Shuai Huang: An Industrial Engineer uses data analytics, simulation, operations research, optimization methods, human factors, and scientific management tools to develop an analytic perspective of business processes and production systems for optimal performance.
What will help Industrial Engineering Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Shuai Huang: People like the leadership and management components of Industrial Engineering, the use of data analytics, simulation and digital twin technologies, and human factors to design better systems. Dislikes include the lack of understanding about the field by others.
What will help Industrial Engineering Supervisors increase their earning potential?
Ana Wooley Ph.D.: I would say to build a strong network. There's so many opportunities for the ISE area out there and building a strong professional network can open doors to higher-paying opportunities within the same company or outside.
What general advice would you give to an Industrial Engineering Supervisor?
Theodore Hogan PhD, CIH: Engineering Technology B.S. graduates apply both engineering knowledge and industrial management skills to practical problem solving. The day-to-day work includes collaborating with management and line workers to troubleshoot issues along with planning and implementing process improvements. More experienced Engineering Technology graduates apply these people and problem-solving skills to manage traditional engineers and general business operations.
What Industrial Engineering Supervisor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Guiping Hu Ph.D.: Industrial Engineering is a very inclusive, diverse, and dynamic discipline. IE is about choices, other engineering disciplines apply skills to very specific areas. IE gives you the opportunity to work on a variety of businesses. If you are interested in management and interacting with people and improving systems, IE is a great choice for you.
Donald Yeung
Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education, Affiliate Professor, Computer Science DepartmentUniversity of Maryland - College Park
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
What skills stand out on Industrial Engineering Supervisor resumes?
Donald Yeung: A degree at a highly rated engineering school is always a plus. For example, the ECE dept at UMD has a good reputation among local employers as well as employers elsewhere, such as Silicon Valley. Many of our students go to companies in these areas, and so we have a reputation based on the quality of students that go out. I think employers know what they're getting. Beyond the school from which you receive your degree, your GPA is also important. How well you do in the program you come from is important, too, obviously. And employers also know about grade inflation or deflation at different schools, so they can calibrate any student's GPA against what experience they've had with previous students' records. Besides that, employers also look for experience outside of the degree program, so internships, research experiences, any significant project experience, etc., are also a real plus.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Industrial Engineering Supervisors?
Donald Yeung: In terms of hard technical skills, I believe the courses students take along with their GPA in these courses is one level of demonstration. (As I mentioned above, employers know about our program probably down to specific courses, and so if someone gets an A+ in some notoriously challenging course, that's probably known and appreciated). Some employers will give technical interviews and require students to solve problems on their feet. But I think most employers will judge this based on a student's transcript.
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorNorth Dakota State University
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
What skills will help Industrial Engineering Supervisors earn the most?
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.: Good communication and leadership skills that are embedded in their curriculum enable IE's to quickly move up the corporate ladder and become the CEO of the nation's leading companies.
What's a good job out of college for Industrial Engineering Supervisors?
Tracy Farrell: A "good" job out of college, in my opinion, is an entry-level position with a company that provides advancement. I would recommend that if graduates did not take advantage of internship opportunities, early and often, they will be at a disadvantage to "think they know it all" and have proven not to be as successful. Entry positions offer valuable training and teach transferable skills that can only be gained in entry-level positions (or internships) like communication skills, time management, organization, teamwork, aspects of all positions.
I strongly recommend that a graduate start interning well before they graduate. Internships can serve as "entry-level positions" providing opportunities for learning, growth, and hands-on experience they would not have otherwise. NYS high school business education programs have been offering internships for years, for credit, and many students do not take advantage of these programs.
What technical skills for an Industrial Engineering Supervisor stand out to employers?
Tracy Farrell: Technical skills that employers are seeking include "real" computer skills like Microsoft Office Suite tools, proper communication skills via email and website development and postings, developing proper document format that is appropriate to send to stakeholders (i.e., letter formatting, report writing, email formatting); strong communication skills that include speaking professionally and respectfully to stakeholders as well as writing professionally (i.e., making eye contact when speaking, proper handshake, respectful dialogue including questioning); project management - knowing how to organize work and develop a timeline that includes who will be responsible for what and follow through; data analysis - being able to not only present data in an organized and understandable manner; but, be able to interpret data correctly offering the justification behind what they are interpreting and why.
Respectfully, today's graduates do not understand that being able to text and use social media does not prepare them for "real" computer skills. Many students that I have in high school and in college do not have proper writing skills, document formatting skills, or document management skills to know how to save documents properly and where to save to.
What experience really stands out on Industrial Engineering Supervisor resumes?
Scott Grasman Ph.D.: Graduates that have applied their classroom learning to real work experiences will differentiate themselves from others. Showing that you have particular skills, perhaps through certifications, and highlighting your specific abilities through tangible examples is critical.
In addition to a resume, students could create a portfolio of items that demonstrates their knowledge and ability.
James Swisher
Director of Continuing EducationInstitute of Industrial and Systems Engineers
What general advice would you give to an Industrial Engineering Supervisor?
James Swisher: It's truly an exciting time to be an Industrial and Systems Engineer. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects demand for ISEs to grow by 10% over the next ten years, which is much faster than the rate for all occupations. Firms across a broad range of industries will continue to focus on the skills that ISEs bring to improve efficiencies, enhance quality, and lower costs. In addition, ISEs bring skills in the related fields of big data, artificial intelligence, and project management that make them extremely valuable to organizations. ISEs ability to quickly make an impact in an organization also means that their potential for promotion is very good. It's a great profession to be in.