Industrial Engineers
Occupation
$101,140
National Median Salary
$48.63
Median Hourly Wage
350,230
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+24.1%
10 Year Change
$81,490
2014 Median
$101,140
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Industrial Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $218,270 | 1,700 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $177,660 | 300 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $164,990 | 1,590 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $145,180 | — |
| Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services | $138,990 | 280 |
Top Paying States for Industrial Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $142,980 | 230 |
| Louisiana | $126,960 | 2,000 |
| Oregon | $124,560 | 5,950 |
| California | $123,070 | 25,830 |
| Wyoming | $122,540 | 220 |
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Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Oil and Gas Extraction
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
Scheduled Air Transportation
Air Transportation
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
