Industrial Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $116,170 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly $55.85
10th percentile $62,930
90th percentile $177,840
Employed locally 8,210
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,930
    25th
    $84,700
    50th (median)
    $116,170
    75th
    $155,990
    90th
    $177,840

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 144% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 44% 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
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,370

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $76,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Houston, TX is $55.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.81 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Houston, TX is 14.9% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,930 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,700.