Industrial Engineers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $83,970 -17% vs national
Median hourly $40.37
10th percentile $60,500
90th percentile $128,520
Employed locally 420
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,500
    25th
    $72,220
    50th (median)
    $83,970
    75th
    $104,200
    90th
    $128,520

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $109,110
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $107,400
    Napa, CA $106,380

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $103,850
    Electrical Engineers $106,150
    Civil Engineers $92,730
    Mechanical Drafters $61,760
    Engineers, All Other $82,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $56,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Erie, PA is $40.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.35 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Erie, PA is 17% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,500 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,220.