Industrial Engineers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $112,940 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.30
10th percentile $77,650
90th percentile $160,440
Employed locally 1,170
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,650
    25th
    $87,080
    50th (median)
    $112,940
    75th
    $141,800
    90th
    $160,440

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 166% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 66% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $110,100
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $96,000
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $95,160
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $94,840
    Yuma, AZ $91,860

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electrical Engineers $110,510
    Mechanical Engineers $110,730
    Engineers, All Other $119,160
    Civil Engineers $75,900
    Aerospace Engineers $111,490
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $71,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Tucson, AZ is $54.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.51 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Tucson, AZ is 11.7% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,650 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,080.