Industrial Engineers Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $75,430 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.26
10th percentile $58,040
90th percentile $104,260
Employed locally 50
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,040
    25th
    $66,020
    50th (median)
    $75,430
    75th
    $97,850
    90th
    $104,260

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 30% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $77,990
    Mechanical Engineers $89,880
    Electrical Engineers $97,980
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $46,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Goldsboro, NC is $36.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.62 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Goldsboro, NC is 25.4% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,040 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,020.