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.
Common Job Titles
- Engineer
- Ergonomist
- Human Factors Engineer
- Occupational Ergonomist
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
350,230
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $70,000. 25th percentile: U.S. $81,910. 50th percentile: U.S. $101,140. 75th percentile: U.S. $127,480. 90th percentile: U.S. $157,140. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $70,000 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $157,140 |
| Workers on average earn | $107,900 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Psychology4.2/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Design3.9/5
- Engineering and Technology3.8/5
- Education and Training3.6/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- AJAX
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
- Apple Safari
- Atlassian JIRA
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C++
- Cascading style sheets CSS
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Extensible markup language XML
- Hypertext markup language HTML
- IBM SPSS Statistics
- JavaScript
- JavaScript Object Notation JSON
- Linux
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- Microsoft Visual Basic
- Microsoft Word
- Mozilla Firefox
- Oracle Java
- Python
- R
- SAS
- The MathWorks MATLAB
- jQuery
Technology Skills
- AEMC DataView
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Altia Design
- Bit Debris Solutions Usability Activity Log
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Dartfish ProSuite
- Dassault Systemes CATIA
- Data Translation quickDAQ
Tools & Equipment
- Algometers
- Anthropometers
- Automated blood pressure measurement equipment
- Body fat measurement calipers
- Colorimeters
- Computer laser printers
- Desktop computers
- Digital audio recorders