Industrial Engineers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $84,740 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.74
10th percentile $64,810
90th percentile $138,350
Employed locally 380
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,810
    25th
    $79,350
    50th (median)
    $84,740
    75th
    $100,440
    90th
    $138,350

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $101,020
    Electrical Engineers $103,480
    Mechanical Engineers $86,310
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,120
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $70,680
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $89,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in South Illinois is $40.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.67 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in South Illinois is 16.2% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,810 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,350.