Process optimization, manufacturing systems, supply chain efficiency.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Industrial Engineers. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $72,800 | $55,700 | $92,800 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $90,400 | $69,200 | $115,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $104,000 | $79,600 | $132,600 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $124,800 | $95,500 | $159,100 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $141,400 | $108,200 | $180,300 |
Top 10 states by median Industrial Engineer salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | $145,600 | $110,600 | $189,200 | +40% |
| New York | $138,300 | $105,100 | $179,800 | +33% |
| Massachusetts | $135,200 | $102,700 | $175,700 | +30% |
| Washington | $135,200 | $102,700 | $175,700 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $131,000 | $99,600 | $170,300 | +26% |
| California | $130,000 | $98,800 | $168,900 | +25% |
| Connecticut | $125,800 | $95,600 | $163,500 | +21% |
| Maryland | $124,800 | $94,800 | $162,200 | +20% |
| Colorado | $121,600 | $92,400 | $158,100 | +17% |
| Hawaii | $118,500 | $90,100 | $154,100 | +14% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $88,400 | $67,200 | $114,900 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $87,300 | $66,400 | $113,500 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $87,300 | $66,400 | $113,500 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $87,300 | $66,400 | $113,500 | -16% |
| Alabama | $86,300 | $65,600 | $112,200 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $86,300 | $65,600 | $112,200 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $83,200 | $63,200 | $108,100 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $83,200 | $63,200 | $108,100 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $81,100 | $61,600 | $105,400 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $81,100 | $61,600 | $105,400 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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