Industrial Engineers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $94,840 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.60
10th percentile $62,990
90th percentile $126,910
Employed locally 1,090
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,990
    25th
    $80,450
    50th (median)
    $94,840
    75th
    $100,740
    90th
    $126,910

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 134% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 34% 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Wyoming $122,540
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $115,590
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $107,400
    Flint, MI $106,980

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $98,980
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,650
    Civil Engineers $89,850
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $90,730
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $61,340
    Electrical Engineers $96,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Kalamazoo, MI is $45.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.60 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 6.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,990 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,450.