Industrial Engineers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $94,230 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.30
10th percentile $62,070
90th percentile $129,070
Employed locally 40
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,070
    25th
    $74,530
    50th (median)
    $94,230
    75th
    $113,000
    90th
    $129,070

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 39% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $126,530
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $126,310
    Washington $119,670
    Delaware $118,670
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $111,970
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $110,110

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,590
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,060
    Mechanical Engineers $86,840
    Electrical Engineers $119,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,950
    Mechanical Drafters $55,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Yakima, WA is $45.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.05 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Yakima, WA is 6.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,070 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,530.