Industrial Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $102,370 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.22
10th percentile $67,620
90th percentile $148,540
Employed locally 1,600
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,620
    25th
    $80,510
    50th (median)
    $102,370
    75th
    $122,660
    90th
    $148,540

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 38% 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
    Midland, TX $137,110
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $105,070
    Odessa, TX $104,740

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,880
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790
    Electrical Engineers$102,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $49.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.88 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.2% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,620 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,510.