Industrial Engineers Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $107,000 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $51.44
10th percentile $78,010
90th percentile $156,570
Employed locally 7,910
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,010
    25th
    $88,590
    50th (median)
    $107,000
    75th
    $131,230
    90th
    $156,570

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 110% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 10% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Ithaca, NY $111,830
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $107,490
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $106,920
    Syracuse, NY $102,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $101,620

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,870
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $74,760
    Mechanical Engineers $111,270
    Electrical Engineers $127,160
    Engineers, All Other $130,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in New York, NY-NJ is $51.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.07 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in New York, NY-NJ is 5.8% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,010 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,590.