Industrial Engineers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $96,060 -5% vs national
Median hourly $46.19
10th percentile $74,450
90th percentile $151,540
Employed locally 340
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,450
    25th
    $79,670
    50th (median)
    $96,060
    75th
    $128,680
    90th
    $151,540

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 107% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 7% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $100,250
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $97,930
    Duluth, MN-WI $93,970
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $92,170
    St. Cloud, MN $87,210

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $101,650
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $78,160
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,810
    Civil Engineers $97,160
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $117,010
    Electrical Engineers $101,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Rochester, MN is $46.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.40 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Rochester, MN is 5% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,450 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,670.