Industrial Engineers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $94,100 -7% vs national
Median hourly $45.24
10th percentile $71,220
90th percentile $121,490
Employed locally 530
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,220
    25th
    $78,870
    50th (median)
    $94,100
    75th
    $102,260
    90th
    $121,490

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 43% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Wyoming $122,540
    Washington $119,670
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$93,410
    Electrical Engineers$77,600
    Mechanical Drafters$61,030
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,220
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$63,590
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$61,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Elkhart, IN is $45.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.59 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Elkhart, IN is 7% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,220 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,870.