Career Forecast

Industrial Automation Engineer — 10-Year Forecast

Salary outlook, future demand, automation exposure, and resilience for Industrial Automation Engineer.

Economic Index

71

High

Workforce Health

78

Strong

Economic Opportunity

47

Emerging

Automation Risk

32%

Lower is better

Industrial Automation Engineer is part of the Advanced Manufacturing family. Future demand is currently strong, with salary outlook tracking $100k–$180k and growth pacing +22% / 10yr.

Career resilience is shaped by the related skills below and the broader category outlook. Risk factors to monitor: Reshoring pace.

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Category

Advanced Manufacturing

Salary outlook

$100k–$180k

Growth outlook

+22% / 10yr

Future demand

Strong

Related skills

Controls, PLCs, SCADA