How much does a Industrial Engineers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

Industrial Engineers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $96,420 -4.7% vs national

Median hourly $46.36

10th percentile $66,920

90th percentile $131,930

Employed locally 790

National median $101,140

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Industrial Engineers

Southeast Iowa

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$66,920

25th

$77,500

50th (median)

$96,420

75th

$104,220

90th

$131,930

Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

Metro area	Median 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 Southeast Iowa

Occupation	Median salary
Mechanical Engineers	$99,320
Civil Engineers	$99,830
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$57,630
Mechanical Drafters	$65,160
Electrical Engineers	$101,580
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other	$61,350

Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Southeast Iowa is $46.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.33 or more per hour.

Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

The median Industrial Engineers salary in Southeast Iowa is 4.7% 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 Southeast Iowa?

Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,920 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,500.