Industrial Engineers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $109,520 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $52.65
10th percentile $77,550
90th percentile $128,720
Employed locally 360
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,550
    25th
    $86,950
    50th (median)
    $109,520
    75th
    $111,250
    90th
    $128,720

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 159% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 59% 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
    Louisiana $126,960
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,990
    California $123,070
    District of Columbia $118,960
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $117,850
    Peoria, IL $111,330

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $97,570
    Civil Engineers $94,690
    Materials Engineers $109,120
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,230
    Engineers, All Other $96,440
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $67,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Waterloo, IA is $52.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.47 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Waterloo, IA is 8.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,550 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,950.