Industrial Engineers Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $84,310 -16.6% vs national
Median hourly $40.54
10th percentile $61,030
90th percentile $127,820
Employed locally 320
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,030
    25th
    $73,180
    50th (median)
    $84,310
    75th
    $103,490
    90th
    $127,820

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 37% 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $123,270
    Monroe, LA $115,080
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $107,660
    Columbia, MO $104,930
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $104,550

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,280
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$57,310
    Mechanical Engineers$74,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$78,150
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,950
    Mechanical Drafters$62,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Springfield, MO is $40.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Springfield, MO is 16.6% 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 $61,030 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,180.