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Also called board certified ergonomist, certified professional ergonomist, ergonomist and human factors ergonomist.
$102,440
Median pay a year
365,740
People do this work
6
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Researching human performance factors
Devising research protocols
Creating engineering models
Advising on health and safety
Investigating work safety
Inspecting facilities or sites
Testing systems or equipment
Assessing product usefulness
Analyzing operational data
Estimating technical requirements
Estimating development time
Determining operational criteria
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Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist
1 certification
Summary
Human Factors Engineer designing objects and environments to enhance human well-being and system performance, utilizing data and analysis of human behavior in relation to technology
Experience
Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Collected data through direct observation of work activities or witnessing the conduct of tests
Conducted interviews or surveys of users or customers to gather information on requirements, needs, or ergonomics
Advocated for end users in collaboration with engineers, designers, managers, or customers
Prepared reports summarizing results of human factors engineering or ergonomics activities
Recommended workplace changes to improve health and safety based on knowledge of harmful factors
Performed functional, task, or anthropometric analysis using tools such as checklists and surveys
Skills
Core Skills
Researching human performance factors, Investigating work safety, Creating engineering models, Advising on health and safety
Checking & Planning
Devising research protocols, Inspecting facilities or sites, Testing systems or equipment, Assessing product usefulness, Analyzing operational data, Estimating technical requirements
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On site, Remote
Education
Professional Degree (JD, MD, DDS) Your university, Year
Certifications & Licenses
State license for this work Your state board, Year
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Collected data through direct observationConducted interviews to gather user informationAdvocated for end users with professionalsInspected work sites for physical hazardsPrepared reports summarizing ergonomics activitiesRecommended workplace changes for health and safety
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Collected data through direct observation of work activities to identify user needs and improve ergonomics.
Advocated for end users by collaborating with engineers and designers to ensure user-centered solutions.
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Add how often you collected data or observed activities.
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Collected data several times each week through direct observation of work activities to identify user needs and improve ergonomics
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Advocated for end users by collaborating with engineers and designers to ensure user-centered solutions.
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Led discussions on user needsTrained new team members on advocacyManaged user feedback sessions
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What a Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist does
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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.
What it pays
How much does a Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$83,600
Median
$102,440
75th percentile
$129,250
About 365,740 people do this work in the United States.
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Human Factors Engineer and Ergonomist
Reviewing technical documents
Conferencing with technical personnel
Estimating operational costs
Evaluating designs and specifications
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This page is about the occupation Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.