Industrial Engineers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $125,480 +24.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.33
10th percentile $82,560
90th percentile $206,330
Employed locally 580
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,560
    25th
    $97,820
    50th (median)
    $125,480
    75th
    $163,760
    90th
    $206,330

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 185% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 85% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $127,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $125,800
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $115,590

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $143,850
    Engineers, All Other $143,050
    Civil Engineers $104,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $143,660
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $76,430
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $87,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Albuquerque, NM is $60.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 24.1% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,560 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,820.