Industrial Engineers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $97,780 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.01
10th percentile $66,940
90th percentile $134,700
Employed locally 2,510
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,940
    25th
    $79,430
    50th (median)
    $97,780
    75th
    $116,830
    90th
    $134,700

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 127% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 27% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Wyoming $122,540
    Washington $119,670
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,640
    Mechanical Engineers$96,230
    Electrical Engineers$104,130
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$67,160
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,250
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$79,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Indianapolis, IN is $47.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.28 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.3% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,940 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,430.