Industrial Engineers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $94,850 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $45.60
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile $143,390
Employed locally 80
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $84,090
    50th (median)
    $94,850
    75th
    $119,300
    90th
    $143,390

    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 Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Engineers, All Other $88,780
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $48,250
    Civil Engineers $102,140
    Surveyors $51,560
    Mechanical Engineers $84,340
    Drafters, All Other $53,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Southwest Louisiana is $45.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 6.2% 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 Southwest Louisiana?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,090.