Industrial Engineers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • North Carolina
Industrial Engineers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $92,529 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.5% vs the national median of $101,140. An estimated 11,480 industrial engineers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $75,430 to $104,230 depending on location.
$92,529
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$104,230
Highest paying metro
$75,430
Lowest paying metro
11,480
Employed in North Carolina
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Industrial Engineers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, NC | $104,230 | $83,440 | $130,540 | 1,110 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $102,110 | $82,280 | $118,310 | 2,640 |
| Raleigh, NC | $101,880 | $81,240 | $126,310 | 1,660 |
| Wilmington, NC | $101,800 | $81,770 | $127,640 | 320 |
| Asheville, NC | $97,670 | $81,800 | $103,020 | 480 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $95,710 | $80,190 | $126,550 | 140 |
| Greenville, NC | $93,900 | $78,130 | $119,720 | 280 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $93,100 | $84,350 | $102,370 | 470 |
| Central North Carolina | $93,060 | $76,170 | $112,040 | 490 |
| Winston, NC | $93,030 | $77,400 | $105,290 | 720 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $91,580 | $77,930 | $108,590 | 700 |
| Greensboro, NC | $89,360 | $76,180 | $106,860 | 1,080 |
| Western North Carolina | $87,720 | $76,470 | $105,400 | 470 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $87,170 | $75,820 | $124,000 | 30 |
| Burlington, NC | $84,690 | $70,640 | $103,740 | 190 |
| Hickory, NC | $80,560 | $64,030 | $99,000 | 650 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $75,430 | $66,020 | $97,850 | 50 |