U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsApply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67,400 | 3.3 % | $25.53 | $53,100 | 0.6 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $15.91 | $19.44 | $24.51 | $30.59 | $36.55 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $33,100 | $40,430 | $50,980 | $63,630 | $76,020 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 9,910 | 2.57 | $25.35 | $52,720 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 5,860 | 1.19 | $29.75 | $61,880 |
| Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing | 3,740 | 0.79 | $23.33 | $48,520 |
| Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing | 3,320 | 0.82 | $25.30 | $52,620 |
| Plastics Product Manufacturing | 3,320 | 0.65 | $23.32 | $48,510 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing | 9,910 | 2.57 | $25.35 | $52,720 |
| Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing | 1,360 | 1.34 | $24.91 | $51,820 |
| Communications Equipment Manufacturing | 1,410 | 1.27 | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing | 5,860 | 1.19 | $29.75 | $61,880 |
| Other Transportation Equipment Manufacturing | 300 | 0.96 | $22.63 | $47,070 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Support Activities for Mining | 150 | 0.04 | $39.60 | $82,360 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 530 | 0.29 | $35.35 | $73,520 |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | 230 | 0.12 | $34.07 | $70,860 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | 370 | 0.34 | $33.63 | $69,940 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 60 | 0.13 | $33.17 | $69,000 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,080 | 1.81 | 3.49 | $21.14 | $43,970 |
| Texas | 4,920 | 0.47 | 0.90 | $28.64 | $59,580 |
| California | 4,420 | 0.31 | 0.60 | $27.49 | $57,180 |
| Arizona | 3,060 | 1.27 | 2.45 | $26.22 | $54,530 |
| Ohio | 3,020 | 0.60 | 1.15 | $24.44 | $50,840 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 7,080 | 1.81 | 3.49 | $21.14 | $43,970 |
| Arizona | 3,060 | 1.27 | 2.45 | $26.22 | $54,530 |
| South Carolina | 2,010 | 1.12 | 2.17 | $24.21 | $50,350 |
| Minnesota | 2,930 | 1.11 | 2.14 | $24.41 | $50,770 |
| Washington | 2,590 | 0.94 | 1.81 | (8) | (8) |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 100 | 0.31 | 0.60 | $41.07 | $85,420 |
| Wyoming | 40 | 0.13 | 0.25 | $34.54 | $71,850 |
| Louisiana | 390 | 0.21 | 0.40 | $33.11 | $68,870 |
| Hawaii | 50 | 0.08 | 0.16 | $32.71 | $68,040 |
| Maine | 160 | 0.28 | 0.55 | $30.09 | $62,590 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Glendale, AZ | 2,830 | 1.64 | 3.17 | $26.16 | $54,410 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,310 | 2.15 | 4.17 | $20.76 | $43,190 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,920 | 1.09 | 2.12 | $26.14 | $54,380 |
| Detroit-Livonia-Dearborn, MI Metropolitan Division | 1,250 | 1.80 | 3.47 | $23.03 | $47,910 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 1,180 | 0.69 | 1.33 | $28.66 | $59,610 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,100 | 0.28 | 0.55 | $29.49 | $61,330 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 960 | 0.36 | 0.70 | $34.31 | $71,360 |
| Rochester, NY | 840 | 1.70 | 3.28 | $26.47 | $55,070 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI | 760 | 0.94 | 1.81 | $24.46 | $50,880 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming, MI | 740 | 1.93 | 3.74 | $20.01 | $41,620 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, SC | 320 | 5.57 | 10.76 | $31.13 | $64,740 |
| Warner Robins, GA | 240 | 4.36 | 8.43 | $30.27 | $62,960 |
| Pittsfield, MA | 120 | 3.46 | 6.69 | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | 440 | 3.38 | 6.53 | $21.39 | $44,480 |
| Framingham, MA NECTA Division | 400 | 2.54 | 4.91 | $27.40 | $57,000 |
| Holland-Grand Haven, MI | 250 | 2.48 | 4.79 | $20.33 | $42,280 |
| Monroe, MI | 90 | 2.39 | 4.62 | $24.93 | $51,850 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | 130 | 2.34 | 4.53 | $20.77 | $43,190 |
| Warren-Troy-Farmington Hills, MI Metropolitan Division | 2,310 | 2.15 | 4.17 | $20.76 | $43,190 |
| Worcester, MA-CT | 510 | 2.10 | 4.06 | $24.15 | $50,220 |