Industrial Engineers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $97,340 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.80
10th percentile $44,710
90th percentile $143,330
Employed locally 150
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,710
    25th
    $76,910
    50th (median)
    $97,340
    75th
    $119,140
    90th
    $143,330

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 65% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $109,110
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $107,400
    Flint, MI $106,980
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $105,310
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $105,120
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $104,440

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,960
    Engineers, All Other $73,260
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,670
    Electrical Engineers $111,170
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Gainesville, FL is $46.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.59 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Gainesville, FL is 3.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $44,710 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,910.