Industrial Engineers Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $111,830 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $53.77
10th percentile $70,810
90th percentile $151,540
Employed locally 80
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,810
    25th
    $94,370
    50th (median)
    $111,830
    75th
    $135,720
    90th
    $151,540

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 153% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $107,490
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $106,920
    Syracuse, NY $102,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$95,460
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$110,940
    Electrical Engineers$114,090
    Civil Engineers$96,490
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$70,260
    Engineers, All Other$103,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Ithaca, NY is $53.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.96 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Ithaca, NY is 10.6% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $70,810 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,370.