Industrial Engineers Salary in Odessa, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Odessa, TX

Median annual salary $104,740 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.35
10th percentile $54,630
90th percentile $161,840
Employed locally 70
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,630
    25th
    $85,030
    50th (median)
    $104,740
    75th
    $131,900
    90th
    $161,840

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 147% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 47% 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
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $102,370

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $134,280
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,800
    Civil Engineers $80,210
    Mechanical Engineers $102,870
    Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors $124,980
    Surveyors $50,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Odessa?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Odessa, TX is $50.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.76 or more per hour.

    Is Odessa above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Odessa, TX is 3.6% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,630 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,030.