Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $75,580 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.34
10th percentile $51,990
90th percentile $75,580
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,990
    25th
    $58,700
    50th (median)
    $75,580
    75th
    $75,580
    90th
    $75,580

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 107% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $133,410
    Midland, TX $110,900
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $104,580
    Vallejo, CA $102,420
    Anchorage, AK $94,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $83,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,190
    Ithaca, NY $77,230
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $66,850
    Binghamton, NY $65,590
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $65,460

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $101,620
    Civil Engineers $96,690
    Mechanical Engineers $96,890
    Electrical Engineers $101,760
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,520
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $36.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 16.7% above the national median of $64,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,990 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,700.