Industrial Engineers Salary in Macon, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Macon-Bibb County, GA

Median annual salary $97,170 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $46.71
10th percentile $65,920
90th percentile $129,640
Employed locally 150
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,920
    25th
    $74,530
    50th (median)
    $97,170
    75th
    $122,350
    90th
    $129,640

    Macon economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,127 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
    Savannah, GA $107,850
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,110
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620
    Brunswick-St. Simons, GA $101,270
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,990

    Related occupations in Macon, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$81,150
    Electrical Engineers$113,650
    Mechanical Engineers$90,600
    Engineers, All Other$61,950
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$45,730
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$59,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Macon?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Macon, GA is $46.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.13 or more per hour.

    Is Macon above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Macon, GA is 3.9% 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 Macon?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,920 per year in Macon, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,530.