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.
SOC: 17-2112.01
Common Job Titles
EngineerErgonomistHuman Factors EngineerOccupational 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
| 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
AJAXAdobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopApple SafariAtlassian JIRAAutodesk AutoCADC++Cascading style sheets CSSDassault Systemes SolidWorksExtensible markup language XMLHypertext markup language HTMLIBM SPSS StatisticsJavaScriptJavaScript Object Notation JSONLinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft Visual BasicMicrosoft WordMozilla FirefoxOracle JavaPythonRSASThe MathWorks MATLABjQuery
Technology Skills
AEMC DataViewAdobe DreamweaverAltia DesignBit Debris Solutions Usability Activity LogComputer aided design CAD softwareDartfish ProSuiteDassault Systemes CATIAData Translation quickDAQ
Tools & Equipment
AlgometersAnthropometersAutomated blood pressure measurement equipmentBody fat measurement calipersColorimetersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital audio recorders