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Job outlook for supplier development engineers in the United States
Supplier development engineer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected supplier development engineer job growth rate is 10% from 2018-2028.
About 30,600 new jobs for supplier development engineers are projected over the next decade.
Supplier development engineer salaries have increased 6% for supplier development engineers in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,217 supplier development engineers currently employed in the United States.
There are 88,396 active supplier development engineer job openings in the US.
The average supplier development engineer salary is $89,484.
Are supplier development engineer jobs in demand?
Supplier development engineer job and salary trends over time
Supplier development engineer jobs over time
Supplier development engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,217 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,028 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 11,109 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10,660 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 10,122 | 0.00% |
Average supplier development engineer salary over time
Supplier development engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,484 | $43.02 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $88,548 | $42.57 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $87,562 | $42.10 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $86,395 | $41.54 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $84,816 | $40.78 | +1.0% |
Supplier development engineer jobs by state
Most common states for supplier development engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,736 | 37% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,550 | 28% |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 183 | 26% |
| 4 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 222 | 21% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,406 | 20% |
| 6 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 386 | 20% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 149 | 20% |
| 8 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 387 | 19% |
| 9 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 163 | 19% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 140 | 19% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 1,274 | 18% |
| 12 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,625 | 16% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,043 | 16% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 456 | 16% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,953 | 15% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 844 | 15% |
| 17 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 453 | 15% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 140 | 15% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,340 | 14% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,416 | 14% |
Most common cities for supplier development engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne | 5 | 6% | $117,013 |
| 2 | Redmond | 3 | 5% | $123,732 |
| 3 | Lafayette | 2 | 3% | $83,643 |
| 4 | Duluth | 1 | 3% | $78,858 |
| 5 | Hilliard | 1 | 3% | $83,851 |
| 6 | Santa Clara | 2 | 2% | $130,087 |
| 7 | Ashburn | 1 | 2% | $89,037 |
| 8 | Diamond Bar | 1 | 2% | $116,474 |
| 9 | Hagerstown | 1 | 2% | $87,992 |
| 10 | Kokomo | 1 | 2% | $83,894 |
| 11 | Irvine | 3 | 1% | $115,201 |
| 12 | Bloomington | 1 | 1% | $83,326 |
| 13 | Greenville | 1 | 1% | $85,866 |
| 14 | Mesa | 2 | 0% | $98,979 |
| 15 | Minneapolis | 2 | 0% | $94,502 |
| 16 | Fort Worth | 1 | 0% | $89,657 |
Supplier Development Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of supplier development engineer experts
University of Alabama at Huntsville
North Dakota State University
University of Pittsburgh
Wichita State University
What will help Supplier Development Engineers 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.
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 Supplier Development 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 certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Supplier Development Engineers?
Karen Bursic Ph.D.: Right now, the Lean Six Sigma certifications as well as certifications or coursework in Supply Chain Management.
Dr. Atul Rai Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorWichita State University
School of Accountancy, Barton School of Business
What experience really stands out on Supplier Development 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.