Industrial Engineers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $102,850 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.45
10th percentile $73,070
90th percentile $141,750
Employed locally 1,890
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,070
    25th
    $84,400
    50th (median)
    $102,850
    75th
    $126,470
    90th
    $141,750

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 125% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 25% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $99,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $99,120
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $98,330
    Knoxville, TN $98,230
    Cleveland, TN $96,710
    Johnson City, TN $91,940

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $99,780
    Engineers, All Other $103,400
    Mechanical Engineers $101,600
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,930
    Electrical Engineers $109,400
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Nashville, TN is $49.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.14 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Nashville, TN is 1.7% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,070 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,400.