Career profile · SOC 17-2112.01
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.
Median salary
$101,140
per year
Growth outlook
Faster Than Average
BLS 10-yr
Education
Bachelor's degree
AI exposure
5.2/10
automation risk
Salary distribution (US)
Real salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The p10–p90 spread tells you more than the median alone.
Bottom 10%
$63,080
25th %ile
$78,700
Median
$101,140
75th %ile
$123,640
Top 10%
$153,180
Top skills
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Systems Analysis
Judgment and Decision Making
Mathematics
Speaking
Systems Evaluation
Operations Analysis
Knowledge you'll build
- Engineering and Technology
- Production and Processing
- Mathematics
- Design
- Mechanical
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Computers and Electronics
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