SOC 17-2112
Industrial Engineers
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥350,230
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$101K
$70K – $157K
Projected Growth
📈+11%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖82/100
High exposure
💡 Industrial Engineers face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below the national average of 44. With 82/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $101K ($55K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 34/100, Industrial Engineers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai producing marketing and creative copy are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 350,230 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges and on-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Industrial Engineers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI producing marketing and creative copy
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
AI-assisted CAD and generative design tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Novel engineering design for unprecedented challenges
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
Safety-critical judgment in design review
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 73% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 70% |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $122K | 83% |