Industrial Engineers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $82,510 -18.4% vs national
Median hourly $39.67
10th percentile $65,690
90th percentile $129,870
Employed locally 80
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,690
    25th
    $76,190
    50th (median)
    $82,510
    75th
    $109,020
    90th
    $129,870

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 111% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 11% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Billings, MT $123,590
    Paducah, KY-IL $115,050
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $112,530
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $102,330
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $77,120
    Environmental Engineers $95,990
    Mechanical Engineers $96,240
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,770
    Electrical Engineers $99,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Springfield, IL is $39.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.35 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Springfield, IL is 18.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,690 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,190.