SOC 17-2112 · May 2025 · United States
Industrial Engineers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Industrial Engineers across the United States is $102,440 per year, measured over 365,740 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $156,510.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Industrial Engineers
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $156,510 and South Dakota pays $93,200.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $156,510 | 220 | |
| 2 | Washington | $129,050 | 6,130 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $128,290 | 5,810 | |
| 4 | New Mexico | $128,090 | 1,140 | |
| 5 | California | $124,600 | 32,680 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $123,800 | 50 | |
| 7 | Louisiana | $122,920 | 1,710 | |
| 8 | Wyoming | $122,070 | 240 | |
| 9 | Delaware | $120,190 | 820 | |
| 10 | Maryland | $119,930 | 3,900 |
States with the most Industrial Engineers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 32,680 | $124,600 | |
| 2 | Michigan | 30,990 | $101,680 | |
| 3 | Texas | 30,980 | $104,560 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 23,480 | $100,060 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 18,640 | $100,540 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | 17,580 | $102,660 | |
| 7 | Florida | 14,050 | $101,610 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 13,180 | $99,560 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 13,070 | $96,980 | |
| 10 | New York | 11,810 | $102,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anchorage | $171,910 | 110 |
| 2 | Charleston | $143,860 | 160 |
| 3 | Midland | $141,120 | 320 |
| 4 | Lexington Park | $139,600 | 160 |
| 5 | Billings | $139,420 | 110 |
| 6 | San Jose | $136,950 | 4,800 |
| 7 | Albuquerque | $132,290 | 820 |
| 8 | San Francisco | $132,230 | 5,470 |
| 9 | Fort Collins | $131,870 | 650 |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $131,740 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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