Industrial Engineers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $101,820 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $48.95
10th percentile $77,590
90th percentile $145,130
Employed locally 640
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,590
    25th
    $85,370
    50th (median)
    $101,820
    75th
    $124,030
    90th
    $145,130

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 15% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $132,850
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $127,270
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $125,800
    New Mexico $119,390

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $102,340
    Civil Engineers $99,680
    Mechanical Engineers $101,570
    Electrical Engineers $114,610
    Engineers, All Other $117,870
    Mechanical Drafters $76,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Portland, ME is $48.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.79 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Portland, ME is 0.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,590 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,370.