Industrial Engineers pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for industrial engineers is $49.15 an hour ($102,230 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($102,440). It is 3% higher than the Missouri median ($99,290).
Pay range for industrial engineers in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.29 | $71,320 |
| 25% of workers | $39.56 | $82,290 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.15 | $102,230 |
| 75% of workers | $61.57 | $128,060 |
| 90% of workers | $75.35 | $156,730 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis (this page) | $102,230 | 2,580 |
| Columbia | $101,130 | 140 |
| Kansas City | $100,480 | 2,080 |
| Cape Girardeau | $98,650 | 60 |
| St. Joseph | $95,440 | 330 |
| Jefferson City | $84,920 | 90 |
| Joplin | $84,560 | 230 |
| Springfield | $84,320 | 270 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $96,830 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $100,340 |
| Electrical Engineers | $123,960 |
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