Industrial Engineers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for industrial engineers is $46.55 an hour ($96,820 a year). About 6,070 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($102,440). Kentucky ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for industrial engineers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.72 | $65,980 |
| 25% of workers | $38.17 | $79,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.55 | $96,820 |
| 75% of workers | $55.84 | $116,150 |
| 90% of workers | $65.25 | $135,720 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Paducah | $102,270 | 80 |
| Bowling Green | $101,280 | 340 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $101,000 | 1,160 |
| Elizabethtown | $97,550 | 190 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $95,370 | 2,000 |
| Owensboro | $93,080 | 90 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Kentucky
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | $101,050 |
| Civil Engineers | $100,930 |
| Electrical Engineers | $98,550 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $101,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $116,200 |
| Engineers, All Other | $99,830 |
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