Industrial Engineers Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $97,340 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.80
10th percentile $57,320
90th percentile $126,010
Employed locally 210
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,320
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $97,340
    75th
    $116,830
    90th
    $126,010

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 146% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 46% 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
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $98,560
    Civil Engineers $70,550
    Engineers, All Other $117,470
    Electrical Engineers $102,700
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,310
    Petroleum Engineers $199,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Amarillo, TX is $46.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.71 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Amarillo, TX is 3.8% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,320 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.