The Industrial Technician major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Technician, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Technician, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3026 Occupation: Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $64,790 | 73,410 | N/A | N/A |
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other SOC: 17-3029 Occupation: Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | $77,390 | 64,410 | N/A | N/A |
Semiconductor Processing Technicians SOC: 51-9141 Occupation: Semiconductor Processing Technicians | $51,180 | 32,150 | N/A | N/A |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians SOC: 17-3023 Occupation: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $77,180 | 92,710 | N/A | N/A |
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers SOC: 51-4121 Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | $51,000 | 424,040 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,790 | 73,410 |
| 2023 | $62,610 | 73,020 |
| 2022 | $61,210 | 66,560 |
| 2021 | $60,220 | 62,030 |
| 2020 | $57,320 | 62,980 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,390 | 64,410 |
| 2023 | $73,500 | 66,200 |
| 2022 | $65,520 | 70,250 |
| 2021 | $61,950 | 73,600 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,180 | 32,150 |
| 2023 | $45,850 | 26,450 |
| 2022 | $44,690 | 23,860 |
| 2021 | $39,870 | 24,020 |
| 2020 | $40,500 | 31,080 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,180 | 92,710 |
| 2023 | $72,800 | 97,420 |
| 2022 | $66,390 | 99,050 |
| 2021 | $63,640 | 101,450 |
| 2020 | $67,550 | 115,270 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $51,000 | 424,040 |
| 2023 | $48,940 | 421,730 |
| 2022 | $47,540 | 408,990 |
| 2021 | $47,010 | 397,600 |
| 2020 | $44,190 | 397,550 |