Industrial Engineers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $105,470 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.71
10th percentile $73,230
90th percentile $154,370
Employed locally 90
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,230
    25th
    $90,330
    50th (median)
    $105,470
    75th
    $130,820
    90th
    $154,370

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 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
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Lynchburg, VA $113,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Savannah, GA $107,850

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $79,540
    Mechanical Engineers $97,520
    Electrical Engineers $108,850
    Civil Engineers $95,410
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,960
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $104,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Charlottesville, VA is $50.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.93 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.3% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,230 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,330.