Industrial Engineers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $99,880 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.02
10th percentile $70,190
90th percentile $151,580
Employed locally 3,800
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,190
    25th
    $81,330
    50th (median)
    $99,880
    75th
    $123,840
    90th
    $151,580

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 16% 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
    Savannah, GA $107,850
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $101,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,990

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $82,110
    Mechanical Engineers $98,880
    Engineers, All Other $131,120
    Electrical Engineers $106,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,330
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $102,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Atlanta, GA is $48.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.36 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,190 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,330.