Industrial Engineer Salary
Industrial Engineers earn a median $102,440 a year nationally. Architecture and Engineering Occupations
U.S. median
$102,440
$49.25 per hour
Range
$74,370 – $159,860
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
365,740
across the U.S.
▲1.3%
Pay trend: The median for industrial engineers in the U.S. rose from $101,140 (May 2024) to $102,440 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.1%.
What industrial engineers do
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +12.4% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 23,100
Employment of industrial engineers is projected to grow 12.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 23,100 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Industrial Engineer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$80,897
per year · effective tax rate 21.0%
$6,741Monthly
$3,371Twice a month
$3,111Every 2 weeks
$38.89Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,707
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,351
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,485
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$80,897
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $74,370 | $35.75 | $61,149 |
| 25th percentile | $83,600 | $40.19 | $67,643 |
| Median (50th) | $102,440 | $49.25 | $80,897 |
| 75th percentile | $129,250 | $62.14 | $99,608 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $159,860 | $76.86 | $120,530 |
Best cities for industrial engineers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $131,210 | $100,948 | $90,835 | 4,590 |
| 2 | Houston, TX | $111,690 | $87,404 | $88,619 | 8,620 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $136,950 | $94,584 | $85,656 | 4,800 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $129,890 | $89,487 | $84,886 | 5,230 |
| 5 | Cincinnati, OH | $105,140 | $80,687 | $84,604 | 5,430 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $103,610 | $81,720 | $83,331 | 3,440 |
| 7 | Cleveland, OH | $99,300 | $76,739 | $81,704 | 3,910 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $100,570 | $77,598 | $81,281 | 3,710 |
| 9 | St. Louis, MO | $102,230 | $76,881 | $80,853 | 2,580 |
| 10 | Dallas, TX | $105,640 | $83,148 | $80,655 | 10,680 |
| 11 | Greenville, SC | $101,300 | $75,174 | $80,607 | 2,670 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $109,020 | $83,009 | $80,345 | 5,810 |
| 13 | Indianapolis, IN | $100,730 | $76,752 | $80,203 | 2,900 |
| 14 | Boston, MA | $118,970 | $86,797 | $80,170 | 9,010 |
| 15 | San Francisco, CA | $132,230 | $91,858 | $79,453 | 5,470 |
| 16 | Charlotte, NC | $102,090 | $77,086 | $79,186 | 2,680 |
| 17 | Salt Lake City, UT | $105,920 | $79,544 | $78,860 | 2,910 |
| 18 | Grand Rapids, MI | $98,940 | $74,480 | $77,952 | 4,170 |
| 19 | Detroit, MI | $104,110 | $77,897 | $77,666 | 17,350 |
| 20 | Milwaukee, WI | $100,020 | $75,274 | $77,652 | 3,940 |
| 21 | Denver, CO | $108,680 | $81,213 | $76,774 | 2,500 |
| 22 | Philadelphia, PA | $103,370 | $78,377 | $76,425 | 6,170 |
| 23 | Atlanta, GA | $102,300 | $76,111 | $76,067 | 4,800 |
| 24 | Hartford, CT | $103,790 | $77,713 | $75,636 | 2,830 |
| 25 | San Diego, CA | $119,050 | $84,192 | $75,247 | 3,990 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $136,950
- San Francisco, CA — $132,230
- Seattle, WA — $131,210
- Portland, OR — $129,890
- San Diego, CA — $119,050
- Boston, MA — $118,970
- Los Angeles, CA — $113,040
- Houston, TX — $111,690
- Phoenix, AZ — $109,020
- Denver, CO — $108,680
- Salt Lake City, UT — $105,920
- New York, NY — $105,840
- Dallas, TX — $105,640
- Cincinnati, OH — $105,140
- Minneapolis, MN — $104,730
Industrial Engineer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $156,510 | +9.5% | $118,241 | $74,980 – $218,900 | 220 |
| Washington | $129,050 | +7.8% | $99,472 | $85,010 – $176,700 | 6,130 |
| Oregon | $128,290 | +3.0% | $88,552 | $82,170 – $198,960 | 5,810 |
| New Mexico | $128,090 | +7.3% | $93,870 | $82,110 – $168,490 | 1,140 |
| California | $124,600 | +1.2% | $87,452 | $77,900 – $172,870 | 32,680 |
| Hawaii | $123,800 | +24.0% | $88,005 | $86,550 – $158,880 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $122,920 | −3.2% | $91,980 | $78,540 – $173,670 | 1,710 |
| Wyoming | $122,070 | −0.4% | $94,701 | $76,000 – $174,980 | 240 |
| Delaware | $120,190 | +1.3% | $86,792 | $81,160 – $154,450 | 820 |
| Maryland | $119,930 | +9.5% | $87,834 | $80,650 – $168,100 | 3,900 |
| Colorado | $109,750 | +2.6% | $81,919 | $80,480 – $159,990 | 5,200 |
| Massachusetts | $109,420 | +1.0% | $80,556 | $81,960 – $161,870 | 11,470 |
| Rhode Island | $109,350 | −1.0% | $82,165 | $79,370 – $159,400 | 990 |
| West Virginia | $108,360 | +3.6% | $80,773 | $76,180 – $163,090 | 850 |
| Arizona | $108,280 | −1.7% | $82,507 | $77,950 – $170,800 | 7,520 |
| Texas | $104,560 | +1.1% | $82,388 | $67,490 – $168,670 | 30,980 |
| Montana | $104,430 | +1.2% | $77,757 | $76,920 – $175,660 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $104,160 | +3.1% | $77,953 | $77,810 – $141,540 | 6,020 |
| Utah | $103,940 | +3.2% | $78,240 | $75,130 – $140,930 | 5,520 |
| New Jersey | $103,840 | −0.0% | $77,457 | $78,100 – $161,740 | 6,870 |
| District of Columbia | $103,300 | −13.2% | $75,690 | $81,240 – $153,520 | 160 |
| Vermont | $103,010 | +1.2% | $76,959 | $80,740 – $138,710 | 440 |
| Minnesota | $102,660 | +1.0% | $75,594 | $77,010 – $158,740 | 17,580 |
| New York | $102,640 | +0.9% | $76,022 | $77,030 – $152,780 | 11,810 |
| Virginia | $102,550 | +2.6% | $75,891 | $69,880 – $157,160 | 5,580 |
| Nevada | $102,090 | +1.9% | $80,650 | $63,200 – $130,350 | 1,570 |
| Michigan | $101,680 | +2.0% | $76,291 | $74,060 – $140,140 | 30,990 |
| Florida | $101,610 | −1.7% | $80,313 | $68,850 – $156,560 | 14,050 |
| New Hampshire | $101,310 | +0.8% | $80,102 | $78,430 – $155,010 | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | $101,060 | +2.3% | $75,019 | $75,000 – $136,720 | 7,960 |
| Maine | $101,030 | +1.8% | $74,177 | $76,490 – $170,060 | 1,030 |
| Idaho | $100,840 | −10.4% | $75,535 | $67,100 – $149,390 | 1,330 |
| Illinois | $100,540 | +0.6% | $74,728 | $73,780 – $155,650 | 18,640 |
| Georgia | $100,100 | +1.6% | $74,678 | $73,360 – $139,860 | 8,940 |
| Ohio | $100,060 | +0.6% | $77,253 | $74,130 – $136,390 | 23,480 |
| Alabama | $99,880 | +0.8% | $74,367 | $68,410 – $152,970 | 7,650 |
| Kansas | $99,830 | +3.3% | $74,290 | $66,810 – $152,410 | 3,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $99,560 | +3.4% | $75,814 | $69,700 – $143,210 | 13,180 |
| North Carolina | $99,310 | +2.2% | $75,241 | $68,930 – $139,110 | 11,580 |
| Missouri | $99,290 | +3.8% | $74,951 | $65,880 – $143,950 | 5,070 |
| Tennessee | $99,080 | +0.9% | $78,533 | $72,200 – $132,040 | 7,440 |
| Arkansas | $98,410 | +2.7% | $74,436 | $71,880 – $137,520 | 1,710 |
| Nebraska | $98,170 | +3.2% | $74,305 | $71,150 – $133,500 | 1,160 |
| Iowa | $97,690 | −2.3% | $74,494 | $72,380 – $133,610 | 3,600 |
| Oklahoma | $97,510 | +2.4% | $73,586 | $71,880 – $148,480 | 2,170 |
| Indiana | $97,480 | +0.4% | $74,561 | $64,770 – $131,720 | 11,680 |
| Wisconsin | $96,980 | +2.0% | $73,296 | $71,800 – $134,030 | 13,070 |
| North Dakota | $96,940 | +14.6% | $76,396 | $56,770 – $132,110 | 600 |
| Kentucky | $96,820 | +1.1% | $73,672 | $65,980 – $135,720 | 6,070 |
| Mississippi | $95,830 | +2.9% | $73,145 | $65,510 – $130,150 | 2,450 |
| South Dakota | $93,200 | +4.2% | $74,396 | $69,310 – $128,500 | 830 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $115,160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,840 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,110 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $106,220 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Agricultural Engineer | $98,590 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Environmental Engineer | $107,110 | Bachelor's degree | +6.3% |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $109,370 | Bachelor's degree | +7.6% |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $112,230 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Materials Engineer | $112,860 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Electrical Engineer | $120,630 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a industrial engineer make?
The national median salary for industrial engineers is $102,440 a year ($49.25 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $74,370 and the top 10% earn over $159,860. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays industrial engineers the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $156,510. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many industrial engineers are there in the U.S.?
About 365,740 people work as industrial engineers nationwide.
All 30 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Greenville, SC
- Hartford, CT
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Portland, OR
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO