Industrial Engineers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $100,170 -1% vs national
Median hourly $48.16
10th percentile $82,230
90th percentile $139,360
Employed locally 850
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,230
    25th
    $94,810
    50th (median)
    $100,170
    75th
    $125,640
    90th
    $139,360

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 118% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 18% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $106,800
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,990
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $99,360
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $98,710
    Jacksonville, FL $97,010

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,740
    Civil Engineers $99,330
    Mechanical Engineers $98,490
    Engineers, All Other $98,760
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $65,390
    Electrical Engineers $113,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Reno?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Reno, NV is $48.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.71 or more per hour.

    Is Reno above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Reno, NV is 1% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,230 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,810.