Industrial Engineers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $87,210 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.93
10th percentile $67,470
90th percentile $123,840
Employed locally 290
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,470
    25th
    $77,150
    50th (median)
    $87,210
    75th
    $102,790
    90th
    $123,840

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 115% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $100,250
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $97,930
    Rochester, MN $96,060
    Duluth, MN-WI $93,970
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $92,170

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $89,040
    Civil Engineers $95,700
    Mechanical Drafters $65,640
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $71,090
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $61,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in St. Cloud, MN is $41.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.75 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 13.8% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,470 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,150.