Industrial Engineers Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $102,030 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.05
10th percentile $76,830
90th percentile $133,010
Employed locally 350
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,830
    25th
    $84,290
    50th (median)
    $102,030
    75th
    $118,170
    90th
    $133,010

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 32% 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
    Louisiana $126,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,990
    California $123,070
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $82,890
    Civil Engineers $92,460
    Electrical Engineers $103,790
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $65,370
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,150
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $49.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.12 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 0.9% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,830 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,290.