Industrial Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for industrial engineers is $49.25 an hour ($102,440 a year). About 365,740 people work in this job there.
Pay range for industrial engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.76 | $74,370 |
| 25% of workers | $40.19 | $83,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| 75% of workers | $62.14 | $129,250 |
| 90% of workers | $76.85 | $159,860 |
Best-paying states for industrial engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $156,510 | 220 |
| Washington | $129,050 | 6,130 |
| Oregon | $128,290 | 5,810 |
| New Mexico | $128,090 | 1,140 |
| California | $124,600 | 32,680 |
| Hawaii | $123,800 | 50 |
| Louisiana | $122,920 | 1,710 |
| Wyoming | $122,070 | 240 |
| Delaware | $120,190 | 820 |
| Maryland | $119,930 | 3,900 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $99,880
- Arizona · $108,280
- Arkansas · $98,410
- California · $124,600
- Colorado · $109,750
- Connecticut · $104,160
- Delaware · $120,190
- Florida · $101,610
- Georgia · $100,100
- Idaho · $100,840
- Illinois · $100,540
- Indiana · $97,480
- Iowa · $97,690
- Kansas · $99,830
- Kentucky · $96,820
- Louisiana · $122,920
- Maine · $101,030
- Maryland · $119,930
- Massachusetts · $109,420
- Michigan · $101,680
- Minnesota · $102,660
- Mississippi · $95,830
- Missouri · $99,290
- Nebraska · $98,170
- Nevada · $102,090
- New Hampshire · $101,310
- New Jersey · $103,840
- New Mexico · $128,090
- New York · $102,640
- North Carolina · $99,310
- North Dakota · $96,940
- Ohio · $100,060
- Oklahoma · $97,510
- Oregon · $128,290
- Pennsylvania · $99,560
- Rhode Island · $109,350
- South Carolina · $101,060
- South Dakota · $93,200
- Tennessee · $99,080
- Texas · $104,560
- Utah · $103,940
- Virginia · $102,550
- Washington · $129,050
- West Virginia · $108,360
- Wisconsin · $96,980
Education, experience and outlook for industrial engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $104,110 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,110 |
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