Industrial Engineers
SOC Code: 17-2112 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Industrial Engineers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $106,642 | $132,683 | $158,725 | $184,766 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $92,851 | $122,658 | $152,443 | $182,250 |
| Midland, TX | $90,438 | $120,682 | $150,925 | $181,168 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,139 | $120,182 | $145,205 | $170,248 |
| Lafayette, LA | $70,616 | $101,670 | $132,704 | $163,758 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $94,682 | $117,458 | $140,254 | $163,030 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $87,901 | $112,320 | $136,760 | $161,179 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $72,738 | $102,128 | $131,518 | $160,909 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $93,454 | $115,315 | $137,197 | $159,058 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $85,842 | $109,470 | $133,120 | $156,749 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| TESLA, INC. | 800 | $130,146 |
| Apple Inc. | 560 | $152,409 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 355 | $127,804 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 267 | $120,411 |
| Cummins Inc. | 255 | $94,798 |
| Intel Corporation | 239 | $100,713 |
| Accenture LLP | 228 | $134,124 |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC | 228 | $128,587 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 183 | $111,620 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 174 | $164,073 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 706 | $97,371 |
| 2021 | 967 | $102,307 |
| 2022 | 827 | $112,329 |
| 2023 | 2,587 | $105,911 |
| 2024 | 4,364 | $264,224 |
| 2025 | 5,447 | $373,869 |
| 2026 | 733 | $123,780 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.2 | |
| Active Learning | 3.2 | |
| Mathematics | 3.2 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Engineering and Technology | 4.4 |
| Production and Processing | 4.3 |
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| Design | 4.1 |
| English Language | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 58.6% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 15.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 11.1% |
| High school diploma | 7.5% |
| Master's degree | 4.4% |
| Associate's degree | 2.6% |
Typical Tasks
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- Develop manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
- Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
- Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
- Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer.
- Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
- Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD Bentley MicroStation C++ Dassault Systemes SolidWorks Extensible markup language XML GitHub JUnit Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft SharePoint
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