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Will AI replace industrial engineers?AI replacement risk 62% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$102,440
25th–75th pct. $83,600–$129,250
Top pay (est.)
$207,800
Top 10% $159,860
Pay in 5 years
$119,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$138,500est.
$119,100–$160,800
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
62%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+12.4%
23K openings / yr

Will AI replace Industrial Engineers? AI replacement risk

62%
High
Ranked #666 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Industrial Engineers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.5
Monitoring
4.2
Complex Problem Solving
4.1
Critical Thinking
4.1
Speaking
4.1
Active Listening
4.1
Writing
4.1
Judgment and Decision Making
4.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Design
5.2
Mechanical
5.0
Engineering and Technology
5.0
Mathematics
4.9
Production and Processing
4.7
Education and Training
4.5
Computers and Electronics
4.5
English Language
4.4

What the work involves

Thinking CreativelyProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or InformationWorking with Computers

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
59%
Some college
16%
Master's degree
11%
High school diploma
8%
Post-bachelor's certificate
4%
Associate's degree
3%

Training before entry

1–3 months
26%
Up to 1 month
20%
3–6 months
16%
1–2 years
13%
None / short demo
11%
2–4 years
6%
Over 10 years
5%
6–12 months
4%

Related work experience

2–4 years
42%
8–10 years
17%
4–6 years
15%
1–2 years
9%
6–8 years
6%
Over 10 years
5%
1–3 months
5%
6–12 months
2%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.