Industrial Engineers Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $99,260 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.72
10th percentile $72,870
90th percentile $142,690
Employed locally 1,800
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,870
    25th
    $80,880
    50th (median)
    $99,260
    75th
    $125,840
    90th
    $142,690

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 42% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,510
    Lima, OH $102,190
    Columbus, OH $100,730
    Akron, OH $99,750
    Ohio $99,490
    Cleveland, OH $98,760

    Related occupations in Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $139,380
    Mechanical Engineers $98,270
    Aerospace Engineers $132,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,620
    Civil Engineers $98,870
    Electrical Engineers $102,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Dayton, OH is $47.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Dayton, OH is 1.9% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,870 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,880.