Industrial Engineers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $99,750 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $47.96
10th percentile $69,950
90th percentile $149,150
Employed locally 1,270
National median $101,140

Compare Industrial Engineers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Akron, OH stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Industrial Engineers
in
Akron, OH
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,950
    25th
    $80,180
    50th (median)
    $99,750
    75th
    $125,360
    90th
    $149,150

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 140% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 40% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,510
    Lima, OH $102,190
    Columbus, OH $100,730
    Ohio $99,490
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $99,260
    Cleveland, OH $98,760

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $85,620
    Civil Engineers $88,280
    Electrical Engineers $97,280
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,340
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $82,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Akron, OH is $47.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.36 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Akron, OH is 1.4% below the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Akron?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,950 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,180.