Industrial Engineers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $85,040 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.88
10th percentile $63,560
90th percentile $133,880
Employed locally 230
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,560
    25th
    $77,630
    50th (median)
    $85,040
    75th
    $112,010
    90th
    $133,880

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 14% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $100,250
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $97,930
    Rochester, MN $96,060
    Duluth, MN-WI $93,970
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $92,170

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $86,390
    Civil Engineers $97,160
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $66,130
    Electrical Engineers $98,450
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,670
    Mechanical Drafters $66,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Mankato, MN is $40.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.66 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Mankato, MN is 15.9% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,560 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,630.