Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$74,370
- 25th Percentile — Junior$83,600
- 50th Percentile — Median$102,440
- 75th Percentile — Senior$129,250
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$159,860
The top 10% of Industrial Engineers earn $159,860 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $74,370, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $157,200 | +43.0% |
| Oregon | $133,700 | +21.7% |
| New Mexico | $130,630 | +18.9% |
| Washington | $129,220 | +17.6% |
| California | $125,850 | +14.5% |
| Louisiana | $124,660 | +13.4% |
| Hawaii | $124,010 | +12.8% |
| Maryland | $122,990 | +11.9% |
| Wyoming | $121,140 | +10.2% |
| Delaware | $120,480 | +9.6% |
| Arizona | $119,050 | +8.3% |
| Montana | $117,740 | +7.1% |
| Massachusetts | $117,540 | +7.0% |
| West Virginia | $116,340 | +5.9% |
| Colorado | $116,240 | +5.8% |
| District of Columbia | $115,810 | +5.4% |
| Rhode Island | $115,040 | +4.7% |
| Texas | $114,840 | +4.5% |
| New Jersey | $112,840 | +2.7% |
| Maine | $112,650 | +2.5% |
| Minnesota | $110,180 | +0.3% |
| New York | $109,670 | -0.2% |
| Connecticut | $109,190 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $109,170 | -0.7% |
| Utah | $109,070 | -0.8% |
| New Hampshire | $109,010 | -0.8% |
| Vermont | $108,220 | -1.5% |
| Florida | $107,170 | -2.5% |
| Idaho | $107,150 | -2.5% |
| Illinois | $105,820 | -3.7% |
| Michigan | $105,550 | -4.0% |
| Alabama | $104,900 | -4.5% |
| South Carolina | $104,740 | -4.7% |
| Georgia | $104,530 | -4.9% |
| Pennsylvania | $103,930 | -5.4% |
| Ohio | $103,740 | -5.6% |
| Kansas | $103,070 | -6.2% |
| North Carolina | $102,890 | -6.4% |
| Oklahoma | $102,810 | -6.5% |
| Missouri | $102,540 | -6.7% |
| Arkansas | $102,090 | -7.1% |
| Tennessee | $101,000 | -8.1% |
| Nevada | $100,500 | -8.6% |
| Wisconsin | $100,220 | -8.8% |
| Nebraska | $99,980 | -9.0% |
| Iowa | $99,900 | -9.1% |
| Indiana | $99,600 | -9.4% |
| Kentucky | $99,120 | -9.8% |
| South Dakota | $97,100 | -11.6% |
| Mississippi | $96,270 | -12.4% |
| North Dakota | $95,040 | -13.5% |
What Factors Affect Industrial Engineers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Industrial Engineers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Alaska pays an average of $157,200, while North Dakota pays $95,040 — a gap of $62,160 per year.
The middle half of Industrial Engineers earn between $83,600 and $129,250 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,370, while the top 10% earn more than $159,860.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
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
What is the average salary for Industrial Engineers?
The average salary for Industrial Engineers in the United States is $109,900 per year, with a median of $102,440.
What is the starting salary for Industrial Engineers?
Entry-level Industrial Engineers typically earn between $74,370 and $83,600 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Industrial Engineers the most?
Alaska pays Industrial Engineers the most at $157,200 per year on average, followed by Oregon ($133,700) and New Mexico ($130,630).
How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $109,900, Industrial Engineers earn approximately $52.84 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Industrial Engineers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 365,740 Industrial Engineers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $109,900 and a median of $102,440 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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