SOC 17-3026 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 9 metro areas compared
At $71,340, median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Terre Haute, IN tracks the national median of $66,120 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $71,340, median pay for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Terre Haute, IN tracks the national median of $66,120 closely. Pay ranges from under $48,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $102,150 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $57,580 to $79,990.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Evansville records the highest median at $78,760. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 65th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,190 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $57,580 | −12.9% |
| Median (50th) | $71,340 | +7.9% |
| 75th | $79,990 | +21.0% |
| 90th | $102,150 | +54.5% |
| Mean | $71,930 | +8.8% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | $78,760 | 110 | |
| 2 | Kokomo | $73,650 | 40 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $64,020 | 90 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $63,260 | 220 | |
| 5 | Bloomington | $62,500 | 190 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $61,350 | 40 | |
| 7 | South Bend | $61,080 | 60 | |
| 8 | Elkhart | $60,530 | 150 | |
| 9 | Indianapolis | $59,840 | 670 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $71,340 goes as far as $76,463 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$71,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,463US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $71,340 a year, 7.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,190 to $102,150 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Evansville, at $78,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $71,340, or $34.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,120, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 7.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $102,150 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,190 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Evansville, at $78,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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