Industrial Engineers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $87,200 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.92
10th percentile $63,510
90th percentile $131,000
Employed locally 90
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,510
    25th
    $76,630
    50th (median)
    $87,200
    75th
    $108,440
    90th
    $131,000

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 148% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 48% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $96,150
    Williamsport, PA $83,490

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,660
    Electrical Engineers $108,200
    Mechanical Engineers $76,770
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $46,100
    Surveyors $63,440
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Hattiesburg, MS is $41.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.02 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 13.8% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,510 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,630.