Industrial Engineers Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $94,570 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.47
10th percentile $65,590
90th percentile $129,320
Employed locally 380
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,590
    25th
    $77,020
    50th (median)
    $94,570
    75th
    $106,160
    90th
    $129,320

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 124% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 24% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $109,110
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $105,740
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $105,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,320
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,440
    Wilmington, NC $101,800

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,580
    Mechanical Drafters $59,080
    Civil Engineers $82,320
    Electrical Engineers $82,790
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,150
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Wausau, WI is $45.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.93 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Wausau, WI is 6.5% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,590 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,020.