Industrial Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $112,530 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $54.10
10th percentile $77,570
90th percentile $139,690
Employed locally 440
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,570
    25th
    $87,410
    50th (median)
    $112,530
    75th
    $132,930
    90th
    $139,690

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 44% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Lake Charles, LA $129,260

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,320
    Civil Engineers $83,370
    Mechanical Engineers $77,900
    Engineers, All Other $73,560
    Electrical Engineers $77,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Fayetteville, AR is $54.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.84 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,570 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,410.