Industrial Engineers pay in Madison
In Madison (WI), the median pay for industrial engineers is $48.25 an hour ($100,370 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($102,440). It is 3% higher than the Wisconsin median ($96,980).
Pay range for industrial engineers in Madison (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.67 | $74,190 |
| 25% of workers | $39.33 | $81,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.25 | $100,370 |
| 75% of workers | $59.45 | $123,660 |
| 90% of workers | $74.69 | $155,350 |
Industrial Engineers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison (this page) | $100,370 | 1,510 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $100,020 | 3,940 |
| Kenosha | $99,040 | 300 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $98,740 | 280 |
| Fond du Lac | $98,410 | 320 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $97,180 | 670 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $96,110 | 260 |
| Appleton | $95,380 | 440 |
| Eau Claire | $94,550 | 270 |
| Sheboygan | $94,170 | 560 |
| Green Bay | $93,950 | 540 |
| Wausau | $92,120 | 310 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $86,000 | 560 |
Wisconsin 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)
- 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 Madison (WI)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $99,010 |
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