Industrial Engineer Salary
Industrial engineers optimize systems and processes to eliminate waste and improve efficiency in organizations.
Industrial Engineer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level industrial engineers earn around $64,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $96,000. Senior-level industrial engineers can earn $142,000 or more.
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The salary range for industrial engineers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $61,000, while the top 10% earn $148,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $61,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $95,300 |
| 75th Percentile | $120,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,000 |
Industrial Engineer Salary by State
Industrial Engineer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $162,010, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $79,099.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $162,010 | Details → |
| #2 California | $131,514 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $128,655 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $118,172 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $116,266 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $109,595 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $109,595 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $106,736 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $104,830 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $104,830 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $100,065 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $100,065 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $100,065 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $99,112 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $96,253 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $96,253 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $93,394 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $93,394 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $92,441 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $92,441 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $92,441 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $92,441 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $91,488 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $90,535 | Details → |
| #25 Michigan | $90,535 | Details → |
| #26 Montana | $90,535 | Details → |
| #27 Idaho | $89,582 | Details → |
| #28 Georgia | $88,629 | Details → |
| #29 New Mexico | $88,629 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $87,676 | Details → |
| #31 Texas | $87,676 | Details → |
| #32 Wisconsin | $87,676 | Details → |
| #33 Wyoming | $87,676 | Details → |
| #34 Louisiana | $86,723 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $85,770 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $85,770 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $85,770 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $85,770 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $84,817 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $84,817 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $84,817 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $83,864 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $83,864 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $82,911 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $82,911 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $82,911 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $81,958 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $80,052 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $80,052 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $79,099 | Details → |
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- ● Analyze production workflows
- ● Design integrated systems
- ● Develop quality control procedures
- ● Optimize manufacturing processes
- ● Implement lean/Six Sigma
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 12% growth over the next decade
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