Industrial Engineers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Industrial Engineers in Iowa earn a median salary of $97,066 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4% vs the national median of $101,140. An estimated 4,710 industrial engineers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $82,530 to $109,520 depending on location.
$97,066
Avg median salary in Iowa
$109,520
Highest paying metro
$82,530
Lowest paying metro
4,710
Employed in Iowa
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Industrial Engineers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | $109,520 | $86,950 | $111,250 | 360 |
| Dubuque, IA | $106,120 | $87,840 | $106,120 | 210 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $102,740 | $84,320 | $115,390 | 1,190 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $102,590 | $77,570 | $125,720 | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $102,030 | $84,290 | $118,170 | 350 |
| Ames, IA | $101,380 | $87,710 | $114,320 | 140 |
| Des Moines, IA | $100,440 | $85,130 | $118,990 | 700 |
| Southeast Iowa | $96,420 | $77,500 | $104,220 | 790 |
| Northeast Iowa | $89,070 | $75,760 | $100,730 | 220 |
| Southwest Iowa | $88,460 | $73,560 | $100,550 | 120 |
| Iowa City, IA | $83,490 | $80,290 | $103,830 | 180 |
| Northwest Iowa | $82,530 | $73,670 | $102,370 | 330 |