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Industrial Engineer

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AVG. SALARY

$86,540

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Increasing

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$86,540

Entry Annual Wage

$51,360

Experienced Annual Wage

$123,900

Average Hourly Wage

$41.61

Entry Hourly Wage

$24.69

Experienced Hourly Wage

$59.57

Median Hourly Wage

$38.33

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $77,940 or $37.47/hr $46,840 or $22.52/hr $108,230 or $52.04/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $79,670 or $38.31/hr $51,980 or $24.99/hr $104,000 or $50.00/hr
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA $94,600 or $45.48/hr $64,910 or $31.21/hr $125,950 or $60.55/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $90,960 or $43.73/hr $46,490 or $22.35/hr $125,190 or $60.19/hr
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $95,180 or $45.76/hr $51,360 or $24.69/hr $131,860 or $63.39/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Increasing
Growth rate is estimated to be 22%
Job Openings 41 estimated annual job openings
Employment 493 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Scientific research and development services (NAICS541700) (15.74%)
  • Computer and peripheral equipment manufacturing (NAICS334100) (12.04%)
  • Motor vehicle parts manufacturing (NAICS336300) (10.65%)
  • Employment services (NAICS561300) (6.02%)
  • Other wood product manufacturing (NAICS321900) (6.02%)
  • Sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (NAICS311300) (4.17%)
  • Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing (NAICS334400) (4.17%)
  • Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (NAICS336400) (1.39%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 4 104 31% 3 7 10
Region 5 228 25% 6 14 20
Region 8 25 40% 1 2 3

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 3 10 0%
Region 6 55 16% 1 3 4
Region 7 50 20% 1 3 4

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$103,150

Average Hourly Wage

$49.59

Average Annual Range

$65,320 to $142,220

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +12%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 2280 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 327,300 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  Industrial engineers focus on reducing internal costs, making their work valuable in manufacturing and other industries, such as consulting and engineering services and research and development firms. As more companies look to lower costs, demand is expected to increase for industrial engineers to optimize production processes, manage supply chains and logistics, and provide expertise on automation. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for women in 2023.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Manufacturing (NAICS31-330) (69.1%)
  • Transportation equipment manufacturing (NAICS336000) (16.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (13.5%)
  • Computer and electronic product manufacturing (NAICS334000) (11.8%)
  • Machinery manufacturing (NAICS333000) (9.1%)
  • Aerospace product and parts manufacturing (NAICS336400) (7.5%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (7.2%)
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS325000) (6.1%)