Engineering Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Industrial Engineer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median industrial engineer salary in Wilmington, DE is $100,065 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$100,065
vs State Avg
+$3,812
vs National
+$4,765
Cost of Living
105%

Industrial Engineer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level industrial engineer earns around $67,200, while experienced professionals earn up to $149,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$67,200
+$3,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$100,800
+$4,800 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$149,100
+$7,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $64,050
25th Percentile $79,800
Median (50th) $100,065
75th Percentile $126,000
90th Percentile $155,400

Industrial Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$97,206
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$94,347
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$93,394
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$91,488
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Industrial Engineer in Wilmington

Education

Most industrial engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaProcess OptimizationAutoCADStatistical AnalysisOperations Research

Job Outlook

Nationally, industrial engineer employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.