Industrial Engineers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,830 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $46.55
10th percentile $69,860
90th percentile $130,170
Employed locally 210
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,860
    25th
    $83,300
    50th (median)
    $96,830
    75th
    $130,170
    90th
    $130,170

    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 Northeast Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Drafters $59,510
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians $59,520
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $78,290
    Mechanical Engineers $79,730
    Electrical Engineers $109,450
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $64,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Northeast Nebraska?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Northeast Nebraska is $46.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.35 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Nebraska above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 4.3% 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 Northeast Nebraska?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,860 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,300.