Industrial Engineers pay in Lexington-Fayette
In Lexington-Fayette (KY), the median pay for industrial engineers is $48.56 an hour ($101,000 a year). About 1,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,440). It is 4% higher than the Kentucky median ($96,820).
Pay range for industrial engineers in Lexington-Fayette (KY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.50 | $71,750 |
| 25% of workers | $38.36 | $79,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.56 | $101,000 |
| 75% of workers | $59.39 | $123,530 |
| 90% of workers | $64.80 | $134,790 |
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 (this page) | $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)
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