📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Industrial Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$94,411
per year
Median
$92,131
per year
Hourly
$45.39
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$62,154
25th Percentile — Junior$78,665
50th Percentile — Median$92,131
75th Percentile — Senior$115,814
90th Percentile — Top Earners$129,335
💡 Top-earning Industrial Engineers in Texas make up to $129,335 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$80.7k
2021
$83.2k
2022
$85.9k
2023
$88.6k
2024
$91.5k
2025
$94.4k
2026
📈 Industrial Engineer salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Industrial Engineer Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $91,579 -3.0% High
San Antonio $84,970 -10.0% High
Dallas $93,467 -1.0% High
Austin $101,964 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $90,635 -4.0% High
El Paso $77,417 -18.0% High
Arlington $91,579 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $82,138 -13.0% High
Plano $96,299 +2.0% High
Laredo $75,529 -20.0% High
Lubbock $77,417 -18.0% High
Garland $89,690 -5.0% High
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Industrial Engineer Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Industrial Engineers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $94,411 per year, Texas's Industrial Engineer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $62,154–$78,665, while experienced Industrial Engineers can command $115,814–$129,335.

Looking ahead, the Industrial Engineer profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Industrial Engineer salary in Texas is $94,411 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $99,380.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Industrial Engineers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Industrial Engineer employment.
  • At $94,411/year, Texas Industrial Engineer salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $99,380/year.