Industrial Engineers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $95,420 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $45.88
10th percentile $69,020
90th percentile $132,480
Employed locally 310
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,020
    25th
    $78,720
    50th (median)
    $95,420
    75th
    $106,870
    90th
    $132,480

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Lake Charles, LA $129,260

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $81,350
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $45,210
    Electrical Engineers $105,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,100
    Mechanical Engineers $90,830
    Surveyors $60,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Little Rock?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Little Rock, AR is $45.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.65 or more per hour.

    Is Little Rock above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Little Rock, AR is 5.7% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,020 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,720.