Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $77,400 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.21
10th percentile $45,030
90th percentile $122,990
Employed locally 1,450
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,030
    25th
    $56,510
    50th (median)
    $77,400
    75th
    $105,620
    90th
    $122,990

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 96% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 4% 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
    Midland, TX $110,900
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $104,580
    Corpus Christi, TX $62,720
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $60,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,440
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $54,890

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX is $37.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 19.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,030 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,510.