Industrial Engineers Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,960 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.17
10th percentile $74,420
90th percentile $128,810
Employed locally 40
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,420
    25th
    $77,880
    50th (median)
    $93,960
    75th
    $119,390
    90th
    $128,810

    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 Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,460
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $73,520
    Surveyors $62,630
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $42,170
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,380
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $59,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Southwest Colorado is $45.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.28 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Southwest Colorado is 7.1% 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,420 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,880.