Industrial Engineers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $126,310 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $60.73
10th percentile $83,710
90th percentile $177,010
Employed locally 5,350
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,710
    25th
    $103,400
    50th (median)
    $126,310
    75th
    $140,760
    90th
    $177,010

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 112% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 12% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Washington $119,670
    Delaware $118,670
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $109,520

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $107,930
    Electrical Engineers $135,480
    Mechanical Engineers $117,930
    Aerospace Engineers $174,130
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,120
    Engineers, All Other $121,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Seattle, WA is $60.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.92 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Seattle, WA is 24.9% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,710 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,400.