Industrial Engineers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $90,490 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $43.50
10th percentile $65,850
90th percentile $124,080
Employed locally 570
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,850
    25th
    $76,120
    50th (median)
    $90,490
    75th
    $102,370
    90th
    $124,080

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 142% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 42% 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
    Lexington Park, MD $132,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $116,170
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $109,110
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $107,400
    Napa, CA $106,380

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $89,960
    Mechanical Engineers $85,570
    Electrical Engineers $111,700
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $92,340
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,130
    Mechanical Drafters $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Scranton, PA is $43.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.30 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Scranton, PA is 10.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,850 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,120.