Industrial Engineers Salary in Winston, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Winston-Salem, NC

Median annual salary $93,030 -8% vs national
Median hourly $44.73
10th percentile $65,130
90th percentile $130,650
Employed locally 720
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,130
    25th
    $77,400
    50th (median)
    $93,030
    75th
    $105,290
    90th
    $130,650

    Winston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,282 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Lynchburg, VA $113,070
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $104,320
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $104,230

    Related occupations in Winston, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $87,970
    Civil Engineers $83,710
    Electrical Engineers $79,920
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $62,300
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians $37,260
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $58,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Winston?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Winston, NC is $44.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.39 or more per hour.

    Is Winston above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Winston, NC is 8% 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 Winston?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,130 per year in Winston, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,400.