Industrial Engineers Salary in Southern South Carolina

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

Median annual salary $100,100 -1% vs national

Median hourly $48.12

10th percentile $69,820

90th percentile $131,780

Employed locally 140

National median $101,140

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Industrial Engineers

Southern South Carolina

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$69,820

25th

$79,990

50th (median)

$100,100

75th

$108,870

90th

$131,780

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 Southern South Carolina

Occupation	Median salary
Civil Engineers	$80,020
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$53,110
Mechanical Engineers	$95,850
Electrical Engineers	$98,240

Frequently asked questions

How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Southern South Carolina?

The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Southern South Carolina is $48.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.70 or more per hour.

Is Southern South Carolina above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

The median Industrial Engineers salary in Southern South Carolina is 1% 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 Southern South Carolina?

Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,820 per year in Southern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,990.