Industrial Engineers Salary in Dalton, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dalton, GA

Median annual salary $91,690 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.08
10th percentile $63,030
90th percentile $140,450
Employed locally 180
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,030
    25th
    $75,580
    50th (median)
    $91,690
    75th
    $106,370
    90th
    $140,450

    Dalton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,715 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 140% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 40% 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
    Savannah, GA $107,850
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $101,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,990

    Related occupations in Dalton, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers$74,080
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,280
    Mechanical Engineers$84,110
    Civil Engineers$93,790
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$73,400
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$55,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Dalton?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Dalton, GA is $44.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.05 or more per hour.

    Is Dalton above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Dalton, GA is 9.3% 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 Dalton?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,030 per year in Dalton, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,580.