Industrial Engineers Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $89,960 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $43.25
10th percentile $66,070
90th percentile $139,070
Employed locally 330
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,070
    25th
    $79,390
    50th (median)
    $89,960
    75th
    $115,850
    90th
    $139,070

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 133% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 33% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $98,920
    Civil Engineers $85,450
    Electrical Engineers $105,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $57,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Roanoke, VA is $43.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.59 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Roanoke, VA is 11.1% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,070 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,390.