Industrial Engineer Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$101,610
per year
Hourly Rate
$48.85
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $102,440
State Rank
#28 of 51
14,050 employed here

How much does an Industrial Engineer make in Florida?

An Industrial Engineer working in Florida earns a median salary of $101,610 per year, or about $48.85 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $102,440 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $68,850 while the top 10% make $156,560 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $81,480 and $127,650 a year.

Industrial Engineer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$68,850$33.10
25th percentile (early career)$81,480$39.17
50th percentile (median)$101,610$48.85
75th percentile (experienced)$127,650$61.37
90th percentile (top earners)$156,560$75.27

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 28th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($101,610) 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 Florida?
The median Industrial Engineer salary in Florida is $101,610 per year, or about $48.85 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $68,850 at the entry level to $156,560 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Industrial Engineers about 1% less than the national median of $102,440. Florida ranks 28th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Industrial Engineers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $101,610 a year. About 14,050 Industrial Engineers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.