Industrial Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $110,100 +8.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.93
10th percentile $79,660
90th percentile $176,860
Employed locally 5,400
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,660
    25th
    $89,080
    50th (median)
    $110,100
    75th
    $138,070
    90th
    $176,860

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 30% 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
    Tucson, AZ $112,940
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $96,000
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $95,160
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $94,840
    Yuma, AZ $91,860

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $95,400
    Mechanical Engineers $102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers $163,220
    Electrical Engineers $109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $136,660
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $52.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.40 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,660 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,080.