Industrial Engineers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $93,420 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.92
10th percentile $47,250
90th percentile $130,640
Employed locally 240
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,250
    25th
    $75,310
    50th (median)
    $93,420
    75th
    $104,380
    90th
    $130,640

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $112,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $94,990
    Mechanical Engineers $96,000
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $78,480
    Electrical Engineers $92,130
    Engineers, All Other $81,000
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Champaign, IL is $44.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.37 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Champaign, IL is 7.6% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $47,250 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,310.