📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Industrial Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$104,405
per year
Median
$97,318
per year
Hourly
$50.19
per hour
📅 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$74,713
25th Percentile — Junior$90,956
50th Percentile — Median$97,318
75th Percentile — Senior$127,502
90th Percentile — Top Earners$139,718
💡 Top-earning Industrial Engineerss in Texas make up to $139,718 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
$89.2k
2021
$92.0k
2022
$95.0k
2023
$98.0k
2024
$101.2k
2025
$104.4k
2026
📈 Industrial Engineers 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 Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $101,273 -3.0% High
San Antonio $93,964 -10.0% High
Dallas $103,361 -1.0% High
Austin $112,757 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $100,229 -4.0% High
El Paso $85,612 -18.0% High
Arlington $101,273 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $90,832 -13.0% High
Plano $106,493 +2.0% High
Laredo $83,524 -20.0% High
Lubbock $85,612 -18.0% High
Garland $99,185 -5.0% High
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Industrial Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Industrial Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $104,405 per year, Texas's Industrial Engineers 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 $74,713–$90,956, while experienced Industrial Engineerss can command $127,502–$139,718.

Looking ahead, the Industrial Engineers 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 Engineers salary in Texas is $104,405 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $109,900.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Industrial Engineerss 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 Engineers employment.
  • At $104,405/year, Texas Industrial Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $109,900/year.