Industrial Engineers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $104,810 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.39
10th percentile $82,120
90th percentile $156,080
Employed locally 150
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,120
    25th
    $86,260
    50th (median)
    $104,810
    75th
    $128,450
    90th
    $156,080

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 192% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 92% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130
    Midland, TX $137,110
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $93,330
    Civil Engineers $97,520
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,160
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $65,360
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $72,680
    Mechanical Engineers $83,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Shreveport, LA is $50.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.40 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Shreveport, LA is 3.6% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,120 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,260.