Profession
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.
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Salary data
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🇺🇸 United States2025
14302018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1430
GroupMen
Median104,052 USD
Average104,052 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median83,876 USD
Average83,876 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2112SOC 2018 17-2112
GroupAll
Median102,440 USD
Average109,900 USD
Middle 50%83,600 USD - 129,250 USD
Decile range74,370 USD - 159,860 USD
Bottom decile74,370 USD
Top decile159,860 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2112SOC 2018 17-2112
GroupAll
Median124,600 USD
Average125,850 USD
Middle 50%98,380 USD - 154,190 USD
Decile range77,900 USD - 172,870 USD
Bottom decile77,900 USD
Top decile172,870 USD
Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - SOC 2018
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