Industrial Engineers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $110,710 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.23
10th percentile $81,130
90th percentile $163,410
Employed locally 940
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,130
    25th
    $90,360
    50th (median)
    $110,710
    75th
    $135,220
    90th
    $163,410

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 108% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 8% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $126,310
    New Mexico $119,390
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $143,210
    Mechanical Engineers $110,650
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $138,600
    Electrical Engineers $127,670
    Civil Engineers $102,990
    Computer Hardware Engineers $142,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Boulder, CO is $53.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.13 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Boulder, CO is 9.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $81,130 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,360.