- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Annual Median Wage$ 103,333$74,959
$140,769
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateVery Fast Growing
- Industrial engineers devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service. They assess workers, quality control, logistics, and other factors involved in coordinating production.
What do they typically do
- Evaluate manufacturing, delivery, customer experience, or other systems and identify ways to improve productivity and quality
- Collect data on processes and production through observations of work activities, time studies, and staff surveys
- Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
- Design processes, systems, or enhancements to maximize productivity, efficiency, or space
- Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement recommendations for improving productivity or performance
- Present analysis and recommendations to management and other stakeholders
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.7%Job Opening 215Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs25953063Change 468