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Job outlook for standards engineers in the United States
Are standards engineer jobs in demand?
Standards engineer job and salary trends over time
Standards engineer jobs over time
Standards engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 340 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 335 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 337 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 323 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 307 | 0.00% |
Average standards engineer salary over time
Standards engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,266 | $46.76 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $96,249 | $46.27 | +1.1% |
| 2023 | $95,177 | $45.76 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | $93,909 | $45.15 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $92,192 | $44.32 | +1.0% |
Standards engineer jobs by state
Most common states for standards engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 269 | 39% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,543 | 22% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 236 | 18% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 723 | 17% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 6,368 | 16% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,386 | 16% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,170 | 16% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 915 | 16% |
| 9 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 481 | 16% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 157 | 16% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 900 | 15% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 791 | 14% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 823 | 12% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 90 | 12% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,178 | 11% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 712 | 11% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 398 | 11% |
| 18 | Vermont | 623,657 | 69 | 11% |
| 19 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,015 | 10% |
| 20 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 490 | 10% |
Most common cities for standards engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | 1 | 4% | $79,014 |
| 2 | Dearborn | 3 | 3% | $88,428 |
| 3 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $121,007 |
| 4 | Annapolis | 1 | 3% | $88,882 |
| 5 | Crown Point | 1 | 3% | $75,247 |
| 6 | Dover | 1 | 3% | $89,367 |
| 7 | Goshen | 1 | 3% | $76,058 |
| 8 | Dayton | 1 | 1% | $81,028 |
| 9 | Gary | 1 | 1% | $75,323 |
| 10 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $108,473 |
| 11 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $88,000 |
| 12 | Baton Rouge | 1 | 0% | $89,356 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $97,640 |
| 14 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $96,510 |
| 15 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $74,690 |
Standards Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of standards engineer experts
Northern Illinois University
University of Washington
Missouri State University
North Dakota State University
University of Pittsburgh
Weber State University
Pennsylvania State University
Wichita State University
What Standards Engineer 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 will help Standards Engineers 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.
Dr. Elizabeth Rozell Ph.D.
Associate Dean and Kenneth E. Meyer Professor of ManagementMissouri State University
College of Business
What skills stand out on Standards Engineer resumes?
Dr. Elizabeth Rozell Ph.D.: -Ability to identify Customer Requirements
-Knowledge of testing procedures
-Development of textile prototypes
-Product Development
-Ability to conduct failure analyses
-Laboratory Management
-R software proficiency and other data analysis software
-Familiarity with OSHA guidelines
-Ability to develop and design technical documents
-Knowledge of most current testing methods
-Ability to design textile studies
What skills will help Standards Engineers earn the most?
Dr. Elizabeth Rozell Ph.D.: In the current industry, proficiency in various technical skills will enable the person to be more marketable.
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorNorth Dakota State University
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Standards Engineers?
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.: An IE must be able to break down complex problems into manageable issues and provide solutions for these problems that face the world in today's complex interconnected systems. A background in statistics, design and analysis, process management, and a strong foundation in the engineering disciplines make this possible.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Standards Engineer job market given the pandemic?
Karen Bursic Ph.D.: More and more companies are realizing that many of the things that people do can be done just as effectively at home. I think this is particularly true for many of the things that IEs do...from data analytics to building optimization models to engineering economic analysis. So students don't always have to limit their job searches to a particular geographic region given personals situations and companies have bigger candidate pools for many positions. In addition, IEs typically graduate with plenty of experience in communicating their work in multiple ways including using online platforms. Working at home also means job candidates need strong professional and ethical skills which we often integrate into our IE coursework and many of our students learn via our cooperative education program.
What certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Standards Engineers?
Karen Bursic Ph.D.: Right now, the Lean Six Sigma certifications as well as certifications or coursework in Supply Chain Management.
What will help Standards Engineers increase their earning potential?
Dr. A. Tye Gardner Ph.D.: Getting a master's degree goes a long way to making candidates stand out and improving earnings. My recommendation is to tailor your MS degree to the specific field you're interested in working in, because employers really want to see candidates that are passionate about the field, and very few people survive a graduate degree without at least a little passion. Available salary data indicates that if you choose an affordable program (let's just say Weber State University), it takes only a few years to pay off the added cost, increases starting salaries, and dramatically improves long-term earning potential. Moreover, you can find electrical engineers with MBAs at C-level positions all over the country. It turns out being an EE makes you a good candidate for business leadership.
What Standards Engineer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Charles Purdum: Certification, certification, certifications! Lean or Six Sigma green belt (e.g., ASQ.com), project management (e.g., PMI.com), and leadership skills.
Dr. Atul Rai Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorWichita State University
School of Accountancy, Barton School of Business
What experience really stands out on Standards Engineer resumes?
Dr. Atul Rai Ph.D.: Employers are looking for people who can integrate in multi-disciplinary environments to solve complex problems. They are looking for resumes that show quick learning. Such resumes will permanently be in great demand. Because the world is interconnected much more than it ever was, employees today will deal with customers, supply-chains, and fellow employees who are spread all over the world. It means that an experience that showcases the global perspective will be in demand over the long-term.