Industrial Engineer Salary in Connecticut (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Connecticut Median
$104,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$50.08
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $102,440
State Rank
#18 of 51
6,020 employed here

How much does an Industrial Engineer make in Connecticut?

Industrial Engineers in Connecticut take home a median of $104,160 annually — roughly $50.08 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $102,440.

Within Connecticut, entry-level pay starts around $77,810 while the top 10% make $141,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $88,000 and $128,120 a year.

Industrial Engineer salary range in Connecticut

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,810$37.41
25th percentile (early career)$88,000$42.31
50th percentile (median)$104,160$50.08
75th percentile (experienced)$128,120$61.60
90th percentile (top earners)$141,540$68.05

How Connecticut compares

Connecticut ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories for Industrial Engineer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Alaska$156,510
2Washington$129,050
3Oregon$128,290
4New Mexico$128,090
5California$124,600

Working as an Industrial Engineer in Connecticut

Nationally, about 366,000 people work as Industrial Engineers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Connecticut pay ($104,160) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Industrial Engineer make in Connecticut?
The median Industrial Engineer salary in Connecticut is $104,160 per year, or about $50.08 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,810 at the entry level to $141,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Connecticut pay compare to the national average?
Connecticut pays Industrial Engineers about 2% more than the national median of $102,440. Connecticut ranks 18th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Connecticut a good state for Industrial Engineers?
Yes on pay — Connecticut pays above the national median for this occupation, at $104,160 a year. About 6,020 Industrial Engineers are employed in Connecticut. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Connecticut?
The highest-paying occupations in Connecticut include Cardiologist ($488,940), Anesthesiologist ($481,820), Orthodontist ($478,680), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.