Industrial Engineers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $85,140 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.93
10th percentile $60,430
90th percentile $120,760
Employed locally 140
National median $101,140

Compare Industrial Engineers salary & buying power

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

Full tool →
Industrial Engineers
in
Athens, GA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,430
    25th
    $74,400
    50th (median)
    $85,140
    75th
    $102,890
    90th
    $120,760

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 135% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 35% above the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Athens, GA is $40.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.76 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Athens, GA is 15.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,430 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,400.