Industrial Engineers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $96,150 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.23
10th percentile $76,020
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 360
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,020
    25th
    $76,020
    50th (median)
    $96,150
    75th
    $108,040
    90th
    $134,430

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 157% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 57% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $99,990
    Jackson, MS $99,390
    Hattiesburg, MS $87,200
    Williamsport, PA $83,490

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,640
    Electrical Engineers $104,100
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $80,410
    Civil Engineers $96,150
    Engineers, All Other $134,430
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $47,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Gulfport, MS is $46.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.37 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Gulfport, MS is 4.9% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,020 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,020.