Industrial Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $98,360 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.29
10th percentile $71,210
90th percentile $133,390
Employed locally 1,370
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,210
    25th
    $82,370
    50th (median)
    $98,360
    75th
    $118,920
    90th
    $133,390

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 113% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 13% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $109,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $105,740
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $105,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Wilmington, NC $101,800

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,910
    Mechanical Engineers$96,680
    Electrical Engineers$102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,820
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Madison, WI is $47.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.69 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 2.7% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $71,210 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,370.