Industrial Engineers pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for industrial engineers is $46.96 an hour ($97,690 a year). About 3,600 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($102,440). Iowa ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial engineers in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.80 | $72,380 |
| 25% of workers | $38.31 | $79,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.96 | $97,690 |
| 75% of workers | $53.39 | $111,060 |
| 90% of workers | $64.24 | $133,610 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $109,040 | 230 |
| Sioux City | $105,660 | 130 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $104,100 | 1,190 |
| Cedar Rapids | $99,570 | 330 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $98,270 | 520 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $92,330 | 120 |
| Ames | $88,650 | 140 |
| Iowa City | $85,800 | 180 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for industrial engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 23,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $97,700 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,430 |
| Electrical Engineers | $105,820 |
| Engineers, All Other | $103,090 |
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