Industrial Engineers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $98,840 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.52
10th percentile $74,850
90th percentile $135,910
Employed locally 1,250
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,850
    25th
    $78,840
    50th (median)
    $98,840
    75th
    $125,770
    90th
    $135,910

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 143% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 43% 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
    Topeka, KS $105,680
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $100,250
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,100
    Manhattan, KS $99,970
    Jackson, MS $99,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,660

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Aerospace Engineers $127,050
    Mechanical Engineers $91,770
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $58,870
    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians $76,130
    Civil Engineers $80,100
    Electrical Engineers $92,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Wichita, KS is $47.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.94 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Wichita, KS is 2.3% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,850 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,840.