Industrial Engineers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $107,490 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.68
10th percentile $81,960
90th percentile $162,350
Employed locally 1,650
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,960
    25th
    $97,500
    50th (median)
    $107,490
    75th
    $131,320
    90th
    $162,350

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 25% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Ithaca, NY $111,830
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $106,920
    Syracuse, NY $102,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,430
    Mechanical Engineers $111,940
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,590
    Electrical Engineers $103,440
    Engineers, All Other $131,900
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Albany, NY is $51.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.26 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Albany, NY is 6.3% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,960 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,500.