Industrial Engineers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $94,550 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.46
10th percentile $69,060
90th percentile $127,740
Employed locally 60
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,060
    25th
    $75,650
    50th (median)
    $94,550
    75th
    $120,150
    90th
    $127,740

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 132% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $126,310
    New Mexico $119,390
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,450
    Mechanical Engineers $88,290
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $44,150
    Surveyors $70,480
    Petroleum Engineers $161,940
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Grand Junction, CO is $45.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.43 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 6.5% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,060 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,650.