Industrial Engineers Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,920 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $47.56
10th percentile $72,580
90th percentile $128,170
Employed locally 280
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,580
    25th
    $83,810
    50th (median)
    $98,920
    75th
    $111,530
    90th
    $128,170

    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

    Related occupations in Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $103,890
    Mechanical Engineers $99,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,670
    Electrical Engineers $93,070
    Engineers, All Other $96,200
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Connecticut?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut is $47.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.38 or more per hour.

    Is Connecticut above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Connecticut is 2.2% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,580 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,810.