Industrial Engineers Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $96,690 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.49
10th percentile $69,220
90th percentile $176,650
Employed locally 50
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,220
    25th
    $88,830
    50th (median)
    $96,690
    75th
    $133,400
    90th
    $176,650

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 165% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 65% 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
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $101,330
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $98,710
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $95,770
    Winchester, VA-WV $90,990

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $93,930
    Mechanical Engineers $96,070
    Electrical Engineers $101,870
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $97,450
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,440
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $84,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Wheeling?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Wheeling, WV-OH is $46.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.21 or more per hour.

    Is Wheeling above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 4.4% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,220 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,830.