Industrial Engineers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $105,530 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.73
10th percentile $69,260
90th percentile $126,610
Employed locally 660
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,260
    25th
    $85,720
    50th (median)
    $105,530
    75th
    $107,170
    90th
    $126,610

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 176% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 76% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    Albuquerque, NM $125,480
    California $123,070

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$88,290
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$51,530
    Mechanical Engineers$110,030
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$52,610
    Electrical Engineers$130,720
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$48,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $50.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.55 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 4.3% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,260 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,720.