Industrial Engineers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $100,790 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $48.46
10th percentile $79,170
90th percentile $128,320
Employed locally 2,690
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,170
    25th
    $85,180
    50th (median)
    $100,790
    75th
    $121,310
    90th
    $128,320

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 9% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $123,350
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $107,490
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $105,740
    New Haven, CT $101,050
    Connecticut $101,020

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,600
    Mechanical Engineers $104,950
    Aerospace Engineers $105,800
    Electrical Engineers $105,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,160
    Engineers, All Other $105,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Hartford, CT is $48.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.11 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Hartford, CT is 0.3% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,170 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,180.