Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $50,600 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.33
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $72,960
Employed locally 50
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $50,600
    75th
    $63,990
    90th
    $72,960

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 18% below 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $77,400
    Chambersburg, PA $76,970
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $72,060
    Williamsport, PA $68,980
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $68,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $68,600

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $103,850
    Industrial Engineers $83,970
    Electrical Engineers $106,150
    Civil Engineers $92,730
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160
    Engineers, All Other $82,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Erie, PA is $24.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Erie, PA is 21.9% below 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.