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Industrial Engineer Salary

Industrial engineers devise efficient systems that integrate workers, machines, materials, information, and energy to make a product or provide a service.

Median: $95,300 Growth: 12% BLS Data

Industrial Engineer Salary Range

Entry Level

$65,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$95,000

5-10 years

Senior Level

$130,000

10+ years

Salary Percentiles

10th Percentile $60,090

25th Percentile $75,540

Median (50th) $95,300

75th Percentile $118,060

90th Percentile $143,820

Top Paying States for Industrial Engineers

1 Washington

$120,000

2 California

$115,000

3 Texas

$110,000

4 Alaska

$108,000

5 Oregon

$105,000

Job Outlook & Education

Growth Rate

+12%

Above Average

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

How Much Do Industrial Engineers Make?

The median annual salary for a industrial engineer in the United States is $95,300 as of 2026. This means half of industrial engineers earn more than this amount, and half earn less.

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level (0-2 years): $65,000
Mid Career (5-10 years): $95,000
Senior Level (10+ years): $130,000

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Hourly Equivalent

Based on 2,080 work hours/year

$45/hr

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What Can a Industrial Engineer Afford?

Based on median salary of $95,300

Max Rent $2,374/mo

Max Car Payment $949/mo

Monthly Savings $1,170/mo

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