Industrial Engineers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $86,940 -14% vs national
Median hourly $41.80
10th percentile $51,160
90th percentile $131,790
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,160
    25th
    $82,500
    50th (median)
    $86,940
    75th
    $105,040
    90th
    $131,790

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 104% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $127,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $110,830

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,360
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,090
    Surveyors $79,030
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,210
    Electrical Engineers $107,840
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Bismarck, ND is $41.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.36 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Bismarck, ND is 14% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $51,160 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,500.