Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $60,560 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.11
10th percentile $47,390
90th percentile $71,210
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,390
    25th
    $50,870
    50th (median)
    $60,560
    75th
    $65,620
    90th
    $71,210

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 12% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $76,710
    Jacksonville, FL $66,010
    Jackson, TN $66,000
    Clarksville, TN-KY $65,490
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $63,920
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $61,310

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $77,280
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $86,800
    Mechanical Engineers $80,860
    Industrial Engineers $80,330
    Electrical Engineers $101,240
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Lawrence, KS is $29.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Lawrence, KS is 6.5% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,390 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,870.