Median Salary
$102,440
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$49.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$159,860
entry level starts ~$74,370
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 366,000 employed
How much does an Industrial Engineer make?
The median pay for an Industrial Engineer in the United States is $102,440 per year — about $49.25 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $74,370, while the most experienced Industrial Engineers in the top 10% earn $159,860.
That is $41,050 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Industrial Engineer salary range by percentile
Half of all Industrial Engineers earn between $83,600 and $129,250 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $74,370 | $35.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,600 | $40.19 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $102,440 | $49.25 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $129,250 | $62.14 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $159,860 | $76.86 |
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Highest-paying states for Industrial Engineer
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Industrial Engineer pay at $156,510 a year, followed by Washington ($129,050) and Oregon ($128,290). At the other end, South Dakota posts the lowest median at $93,200 — a gap of $63,310 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Industrial Engineer salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alaska $156,510Washington $129,050Oregon $128,290New Mexico $128,090California $124,600Hawaii $123,800Louisiana $122,920Wyoming $122,070Delaware $120,190Maryland $119,930Colorado $109,750Massachusetts $109,420Rhode Island $109,350West Virginia $108,360Arizona $108,280Texas $104,560Montana $104,430Connecticut $104,160Utah $103,940New Jersey $103,840District of Columbia $103,300Vermont $103,010Minnesota $102,660New York $102,640Virginia $102,550Nevada $102,090Michigan $101,680Florida $101,610New Hampshire $101,310South Carolina $101,060Maine $101,030Idaho $100,840Illinois $100,540Georgia $100,100Ohio $100,060Alabama $99,880Kansas $99,830Pennsylvania $99,560North Carolina $99,310Missouri $99,290Tennessee $99,080Arkansas $98,410Nebraska $98,170Iowa $97,690Oklahoma $97,510Indiana $97,480Wisconsin $96,980North Dakota $96,940Kentucky $96,820Mississippi $95,830South Dakota $93,200
Workforce and education
About 366,000 people work as Industrial Engineers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $109,900 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Industrial Engineer make in the United States?
The median Industrial Engineer salary in the United States is $102,440 per year, or about $49.25 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $74,370, while the top 10% of earners make $159,860 or more.
How does Industrial Engineer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Industrial Engineer median of $102,440 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Industrial Engineers the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Industrial Engineers, with a median salary of $156,510 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Industrial Engineer?
Becoming an Industrial Engineer typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Industrial Engineers work in the United States?
About 366,000 people were employed as Industrial Engineers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.