Industrial Engineers Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $96,250 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.28
10th percentile $59,790
90th percentile $138,300
Employed locally 120
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,790
    25th
    $84,020
    50th (median)
    $96,250
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $138,300

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 155% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 55% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$77,940
    Petroleum Engineers$143,120
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$55,450
    Electrical Engineers$100,540
    Mechanical Engineers$87,040
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$47,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Lubbock?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Lubbock, TX is $46.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.11 or more per hour.

    Is Lubbock above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Lubbock, TX is 4.8% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $59,790 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,020.