Industrial Engineers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $85,210 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.97
10th percentile $63,610
90th percentile $128,120
Employed locally 280
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,610
    25th
    $75,940
    50th (median)
    $85,210
    75th
    $106,730
    90th
    $128,120

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 118% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 18% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $109,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $105,740
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $105,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Wilmington, NC $101,800

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,810
    Mechanical Engineers $81,260
    Electrical Engineers $99,880
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,360
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Eau Claire, WI is $40.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.42 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 15.8% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,610 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,940.