Industrial Engineers Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,220 -16.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.49
10th percentile $53,500
90th percentile $120,510
Employed locally 240
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,500
    25th
    $76,320
    50th (median)
    $84,220
    75th
    $101,350
    90th
    $120,510

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $75,010
    Civil Engineers $91,340
    Mechanical Engineers $86,320
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,230
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,860
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in North Central Tennessee is $40.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.14 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in North Central Tennessee is 16.7% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,500 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,320.