Industrial Engineers Salary in Spartanburg, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Spartanburg, SC

Median annual salary $93,250 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $44.83
10th percentile $57,590
90th percentile $132,670
Employed locally 800
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,590
    25th
    $76,800
    50th (median)
    $93,250
    75th
    $112,490
    90th
    $132,670

    Spartanburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,440 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 149% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 49% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $107,490
    Tuscaloosa, AL $105,530
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $105,510
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $102,110

    Related occupations in Spartanburg, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$102,010
    Civil Engineers$83,250
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$65,930
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75,680
    Electrical Engineers$104,560
    Engineers, All Other$102,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Spartanburg?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Spartanburg, SC is $44.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.90 or more per hour.

    Is Spartanburg above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Spartanburg, SC is 7.8% 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 Spartanburg?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $57,590 per year in Spartanburg, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,800.