Industrial Engineers Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $112,010 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.85
10th percentile $77,740
90th percentile $141,140
Employed locally 540
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,740
    25th
    $89,600
    50th (median)
    $112,010
    75th
    $139,710
    90th
    $141,140

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 187% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 87% 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 Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $107,460
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $86,810
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $68,310
    Engineers, All Other $82,930
    Electrical Engineers $99,970
    Civil Engineers $76,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Lafayette, IN is $53.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.47 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Lafayette, IN is 10.7% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,740 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,600.