Industrial Engineers Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $103,460 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.74
10th percentile $74,830
90th percentile $139,050
Employed locally 1,050
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,830
    25th
    $81,520
    50th (median)
    $103,460
    75th
    $124,650
    90th
    $139,050

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 146% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 46% 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
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $102,510
    Bowling Green, KY $99,270
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $96,560
    Elizabethtown, KY $96,110
    Owensboro, KY $95,840

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $104,940
    Civil Engineers $103,350
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $54,080
    Electrical Engineers $101,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $95,100
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Lexington, KY is $49.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.80 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Lexington, KY is 2.3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,830 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,520.