Industrial engineering technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial engineering technician demographics by:
Industrial engineering technician gender statistics
23.8% of industrial engineering technicians are women and 76.2% of industrial engineering technicians are men.
- Male, 76.2%
- Female, 23.8%
Industrial engineering technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.2% |
| Female | 23.8% |
Industrial engineering technician gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,015
Female income
$50,361
Industrial engineering technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial engineering technician positions over time. Currently, 23.8% of industrial engineering technicians are female.
Industrial engineering technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.17% | 19.83% |
| 2011 | 79.78% | 20.22% |
| 2012 | 80.87% | 19.13% |
| 2013 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2014 | 79.75% | 20.25% |
| 2015 | 79.26% | 20.74% |
| 2016 | 79.64% | 20.36% |
| 2017 | 79.54% | 20.46% |
| 2018 | 77.56% | 22.44% |
| 2019 | 76.03% | 23.97% |
| 2020 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2021 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
Industrial engineering technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering Technician | 76% | 24% |
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Industrial engineering technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial engineering technicians is White, which makes up 61.2% of all industrial engineering technicians. Comparatively, 16.4% of industrial engineering technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of industrial engineering technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 61.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.5%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Industrial engineering technician race
| Industrial engineering technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.5% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Industrial engineering technician race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial engineering technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial engineering technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.46% | 9.54% | 7.24% | 14.22% |
| 2011 | 66.92% | 9.66% | 7.93% | 13.10% |
| 2012 | 65.94% | 10.06% | 8.26% | 13.24% |
| 2013 | 65.16% | 10.34% | 7.42% | 13.75% |
| 2014 | 66.34% | 9.17% | 7.73% | 13.93% |
| 2015 | 65.93% | 9.46% | 7.09% | 14.51% |
| 2016 | 64.72% | 9.87% | 7.58% | 14.86% |
| 2017 | 64.53% | 9.74% | 7.80% | 14.71% |
| 2018 | 64.50% | 8.89% | 7.76% | 15.91% |
| 2019 | 64.96% | 8.63% | 7.65% | 16.01% |
| 2020 | 62.89% | 7.97% | 7.93% | 15.98% |
| 2021 | 61.23% | 9.32% | 7.52% | 16.42% |
Industrial engineering technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian industrial engineering technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial engineering technicians have the lowest average salary at $54,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,280 |
| White | $56,330 |
| Black or African American | $54,724 |
| Asian | $57,464 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,315 |
Average industrial engineering technician age
See how the average age of industrial engineering technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Industrial engineering technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 48 |
| Unknown | 43 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 50 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 44 |
| White | 46.5 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 |
Industrial engineering technician age breakdown
The average age of industrial engineering technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the industrial engineering technician population.
Industrial engineering technician age breakdown
| Industrial Engineering Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Industrial engineering technician educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial engineering technicians is bachelor's degree, with 49% of industrial engineering technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 33% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 33%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Industrial engineering technicians by degree level
| Industrial engineering technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 33% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Industrial engineering technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial engineering technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $59,770 annually. With a Associate degree, industrial engineering technicians earn a median annual income of $57,835 compared to $57,049 for industrial engineering technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,770 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,751 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,049 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,835 |
Industrial engineering technician employment statistics
Most industrial engineering technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where industrial engineering technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial engineering technicians work.
Industrial engineering technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Industrial engineering technician jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial engineering technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial engineering technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial engineering technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 4% |
Industrial engineering technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial engineering technicians are manufacturing, technology and retail.
Industrial engineering technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Retail | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Industrial engineering technician turnover and employment statistics
Industrial engineering technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial engineering technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial engineering technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial engineering technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.39% |
| 2011 | 6.06% |
| 2012 | 5.70% |
| 2013 | 4.72% |
| 2014 | 3.88% |
| 2015 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 3.28% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 2.84% |
| 2020 | 3.91% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average industrial engineering technician tenure
The average industrial engineering technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 544 industrial engineering technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial engineering technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Industrial engineering technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial engineering technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Technician | 4.94% | 5,311 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| Industrial Engineering Technician | 6.29% | - |
| IE Technician | 8.40% | 28,129 |
Similar industrial engineering technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Photogrammetric Technician | 4.94% | 5,311 |
| Circuit Board Drafter | 5.61% | 3,146 |
| Directional Survey Drafter | 5.82% | 4,159 |
| IE Technician | 8.40% | 28,129 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial engineering technicians
The most common foreign language among industrial engineering technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Mandarin, 8.3%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- German, 4.2%
- Other, 8.3%
Industrial engineering technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Mandarin | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| German | 4.2% |
| Other | 8.3% |
