Industrial Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $95,710 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.02
10th percentile $66,900
90th percentile $149,630
Employed locally 140
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,900
    25th
    $80,190
    50th (median)
    $95,710
    75th
    $126,550
    90th
    $149,630

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 62% 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
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Lynchburg, VA $113,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,320
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $104,230

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,340
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,970
    Electrical Engineers $105,850
    Engineers, All Other $126,220
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,170
    Mechanical Engineers $93,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Fayetteville, NC is $46.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.07 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,900 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,190.