Industrial Engineers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $113,070 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $54.36
10th percentile $76,130
90th percentile $163,430
Employed locally 430
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,130
    25th
    $87,650
    50th (median)
    $113,070
    75th
    $142,440
    90th
    $163,430

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 167% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 67% 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
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Savannah, GA $107,850
    Charlottesville, VA $105,470

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $83,270
    Civil Engineers $80,820
    Electrical Engineers $102,310
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,190
    Nuclear Engineers $129,690
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $84,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Lynchburg, VA is $54.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.78 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 11.8% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,130 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,650.