Industrial Engineers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $106,800 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.35
10th percentile $80,030
90th percentile $159,910
Employed locally 2,410
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,030
    25th
    $89,990
    50th (median)
    $106,800
    75th
    $132,180
    90th
    $159,910

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 104% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $126,310
    New Mexico $119,390
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $104,710
    Mechanical Engineers $110,530
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $129,180
    Electrical Engineers $110,570
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,630
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $79,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Denver, CO is $51.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.86 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Denver, CO is 5.6% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,030 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,990.