Industrial Engineers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $100,720 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $68,950
90th percentile $155,660
Employed locally 830
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,950
    25th
    $81,800
    50th (median)
    $100,720
    75th
    $132,240
    90th
    $155,660

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 119% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 19% 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
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Lynchburg, VA $113,070
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Savannah, GA $107,850

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$88,920
    Electrical Engineers$110,500
    Mechanical Engineers$101,210
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$96,150
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,840
    Engineers, All Other$118,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Richmond, VA is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.68 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Richmond, VA is 0.4% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $68,950 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,800.