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Job outlook for industrial technicians in the United States
Industrial technician job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected industrial technician job growth rate is 14% from 2018-2028.
About 69,700 new jobs for industrial technicians are projected over the next decade.
Industrial technician salaries have increased 11% for industrial technicians in the last 5 years.
There are over 41,542 industrial technicians currently employed in the United States.
There are 154,876 active industrial technician job openings in the US.
The average industrial technician salary is $42,588.
Are industrial technician jobs in demand?
Yes, industrial technician jobs are in demand. Industrial technician demand is projected to grow 14% from 2018 to 2028.
Industrial technician job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of industrial technician jobs and the average industrial technician salary over time.
Industrial technician jobs over time
Industrial technician job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 41,542 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 42,977 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 43,161 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 40,356 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 37,998 | 0.01% |
Average industrial technician salary over time
Industrial technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,588 | $20.48 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $41,130 | $19.77 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $40,171 | $19.31 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $39,419 | $18.95 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $38,405 | $18.46 | +0.7% |
Industrial technician jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of industrial technician job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where industrial technicians earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for industrial technicians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 1,329 | 42% |
| 2 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 536 | 28% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 328 | 25% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 317 | 24% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 209 | 24% |
| 6 | Vermont | 623,657 | 150 | 24% |
| 7 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,524 | 23% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,281 | 23% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 224 | 23% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,260 | 22% |
| 11 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,282 | 22% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,238 | 22% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 2,170 | 21% |
| 14 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 1,076 | 21% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 154 | 21% |
| 16 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 143 | 21% |
| 17 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,376 | 20% |
| 18 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,320 | 20% |
| 19 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,155 | 19% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 602 | 19% |
Most common cities for industrial technicians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benicia | 1 | 4% | $61,366 |
| 2 | Carrollton | 1 | 4% | $38,776 |
| 3 | Hilo | 1 | 2% | $59,756 |
| 4 | West Palm Beach | 1 | 1% | $37,483 |
| 5 | Sacramento | 2 | 0% | $60,374 |
| 6 | Hialeah | 1 | 0% | $37,004 |
| 7 | Irvine | 1 | 0% | $55,869 |
| 8 | Memphis | 1 | 0% | $36,563 |
| 9 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $38,617 |
| 10 | Phoenix | 1 | 0% | $52,990 |
| 11 | Urban Honolulu | 1 | 0% | $59,953 |