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Job outlook for treating engineers in the United States
Are treating engineer jobs in demand?
Yes, treating engineer jobs are in demand. Treating engineer demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Treating engineer job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of treating engineer jobs and the average treating engineer salary over time.
Treating engineer jobs over time
Treating engineer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 96 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 94 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 95 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 91 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 86 | 0.00% |
Average treating engineer salary over time
Treating engineer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $65,420 | $31.45 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | $64,736 | $31.12 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $64,015 | $30.78 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $63,162 | $30.37 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $62,007 | $29.81 | +1.0% |
Treating engineer jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of treating engineer job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where treating engineers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for treating engineers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 218 | 31% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,063 | 15% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 164 | 12% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 116 | 12% |
| 5 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 959 | 11% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 598 | 11% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,081 | 10% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 738 | 10% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 635 | 10% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 434 | 10% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 319 | 10% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 490 | 9% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 786 | 8% |
| 14 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 535 | 8% |
| 15 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 845 | 7% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 451 | 7% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 128 | 7% |
| 18 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 77 | 7% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 44 | 7% |
| 20 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 590 | 6% |
Most common cities for treating engineers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sterling Heights | 2 | 2% | $86,686 |
Treating Engineer job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to treating engineer professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the treating engineer job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the treating engineer industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of treating engineer experts
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.
North Dakota State University
Karen Bursic Ph.D.
University of Pittsburgh
Dr. David Grewell Ph.D.
Department Chair and ProfessorNorth Dakota State University
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Department
What skills will help Treating Engineers 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 certifications/licenses/courses can have the biggest impact for Treating Engineers?
Karen Bursic Ph.D.: Right now, the Lean Six Sigma certifications as well as certifications or coursework in Supply Chain Management.
Treating engineer jobs
Updated September 17, 2021