What are the main factors that influence an Industrial Engineer I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Industrial Engineer 's salary?

An Industrial Engineer 's salary grows with experience: an Industrial Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $77,607, an Industrial Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $95,731, an Industrial Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $112,137, an Industrial Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $125,329, an Industrial Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $147,595,

What are the highest paying states for an Industrial Engineer I?

Industrial Engineer I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Industrial Engineer I roles are District of Columbia $85,926, California $85,601, Massachusetts $84,460. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Industrial Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Industrial Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Industrial Engineer IV: $125,329; Industrial Engineer III: $112,137; Industrial Engineer II: $95,731; Industrial Commissioning Engineer I: $87,570; Commissioning Engineer I: $87,569.

How do different companies affect an Industrial Engineer I's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Industrial Engineer I roles. Large, established industry leaders like C R Bard Inc ($128,509) and Henry Schein Canada ($124,697) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $82,041.

Industrial Engineer I Salary in the United States

How much does an Industrial Engineer I make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Industrial Engineer I in the United States is $77,607 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $37.

However, an Industrial Engineer I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,192
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,024 to $84,718
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,031

10% $65,031

50% (Median) $77,607

90% $91,192

Industrial Engineer I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,718	$7,060	$1,629	$41
Average	$77,607	$6,467	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$71,024	$5,919	$1,366	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Industrial Engineer I Salaries

An Industrial Engineer I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Industrial Engineer I Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Industrial Engineer I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Industrial Engineer I (0-2 years): $77,607
Industrial Engineer II (2-4 years): $95,731
Industrial Engineer III (4-7 years): $112,137
Industrial Engineer IV (7+ years): $125,329
Industrial Engineer V (7-10 years): $147,595

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Industrial Engineer I	0-2 years	$77,607
Industrial Engineer II	2-4 years	$95,731
Industrial Engineer III	4-7 years	$112,137
Industrial Engineer IV	7+ years	$125,329
Industrial Engineer V	7-10 years	$147,595

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How Do Industrial Engineer I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Industrial Engineer Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $85,926.
California: $85,601.
Massachusetts: $84,460.

District of Columbia $85,926 California $85,601 Massachusetts $84,460 Washington $84,149 New Jersey $84,118 Alaska $84,010 Connecticut $82,939 New York $82,504

Hawaii $81,115 Rhode Island $80,463 Maryland $80,021 Minnesota $79,415 Colorado $79,182 Illinois $79,105 Oregon $78,810 Delaware $78,593

New Hampshire $78,456 Virginia $78,150 Pennsylvania $77,258 Nevada $76,808 North Dakota $76,660 Michigan $76,427 Wisconsin $76,342 Vermont $76,171

Texas $75,698 Maine $75,667 Arizona $75,620 Ohio $75,566 Georgia $74,852 Indiana $74,495 Wyoming $74,425 Utah $74,316

Iowa $74,270 Kansas $73,897 Louisiana $73,789 North Carolina $73,750 Missouri $73,734 Florida $73,432 Montana $73,269 Nebraska $73,114

Kentucky $73,028 South Carolina $72,718 Tennessee $72,524 Idaho $72,446 New Mexico $71,880 Oklahoma $71,755 Alabama $71,298 South Dakota $70,529

Arkansas $70,110 West Virginia $69,885 Mississippi $69,210

Top Paying Cities for Industrial Engineer Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $97,886
San Francisco: $96,814
Oakland: $94,774

San Jose, CA $97,886

San Francisco, CA $96,814

Oakland, CA $94,774

New York, NY $89,356

Paramus, NJ $88,269

Queens Village, NY $88,266

Passaic, NJ $88,192

Bergenfield, NJ $88,185

Stamford, CT $88,014

Huntington, NY $87,982

Newark, NJ $87,409

Bridgeport, CT $87,245

Vallejo, CA $87,091

New Brunswick, NJ $87,060

Petaluma, CA $87,013

Middlesex, NJ $86,866

Somerset, NJ $86,811

Santa Cruz, CA $86,710

Boston, MA $86,237

Monterey, CA $85,964

Seattle, WA $85,787

Santa Rosa, CA $85,771

Los Angeles, CA $85,748

Juneau, AK $85,546

Washington, DC $85,461

Orange, CA $85,185

Santa Ana, CA $84,980

Long Beach, CA $84,902

Anaheim, CA $84,887

Anchorage, AK $84,848

Santa Maria, CA $84,615

Everett, WA $84,599

Danbury, CT $84,326

Bremerton, WA $84,219

Tacoma, WA $83,940

New Suffolk, NY $83,938

Sacramento, CA $83,916

Santa Barbara, CA $83,831

Trenton, NJ $83,746

San Diego, CA $83,746

Brockton, MA $83,660

Fairbanks, AK $83,470

Lompoc, CA $83,272

Lowell, MA $83,209

Ventura, CA $83,195

Nashua, NH $83,179

Stockton, CA $83,171

Modesto, CA $82,605

Poughkeepsie, NY $82,434

Olympia, WA $82,287

Kennewick, WA $82,287

New Haven, CT $82,256

Lawrence, MA $81,976

Hartford, CT $81,899

Riverside, CA $81,883

New Bedford, MA $81,806

Richland, WA $81,806

Bakersfield, CA $81,697

San Bernardino, CA $81,666

New Britain, CT $81,658

Atlantic City, NJ $81,658

New London, CT $81,627

Norwich, CT $81,604

Portsmouth, NH $81,588

Boulder, CO $81,424

Portland, OR $81,317

Worcester, MA $81,309

Minneapolis, MN $81,068

Philadelphia, PA $80,960

Honolulu, HI $80,704

Saint Paul, MN $80,666

Vineland, NJ $80,649

Providence, RI $80,424

Chicago, IL $80,199

Bellingham, WA $80,106

Springfield, MA $80,044

Baltimore, MD $80,021

Chico, CA $79,827

Pittsfield, MA $79,617

Manchester, NH $79,470

Spokane, WA $79,128

Denver, CO $79,120

Albany, NY $78,756

Troy, NY $78,725

Nassau, NY $78,642

Schenectady, NY $78,562

Wilmington, DE $78,499

Burlington, VT $78,391

Salem, OR $78,360

Portland, ME $78,119

Yakima, WA $78,042

Rochester, MN $77,801

Reno, NV $77,762

Fresno, CA $77,762

Milwaukee, WI $77,692

Detroit, MI $77,615

Ann Arbor, MI $77,602

Allentown, PA $77,591

Colorado Springs, CO $77,460

Syracuse, NY $77,421

Carson City, NV $77,421

Houston, TX $77,312

Eugene, OR $77,273

Gary, IN $77,180

Springfield, OR $77,118

Bismarck, ND $77,103

Galveston, TX $77,048

Medford, OR $76,932

Fort Collins, CO $76,901

Concord, NH $76,862

Austin, TX $76,839

Mesa, AZ $76,676

Reading, PA $76,668

Phoenix, AZ $76,660

Dallas, TX $76,637

Saint Cloud, MN $76,562

Madison, WI $76,458

Utica, NY $76,249

Rochester, NY $76,125

Des Moines, IA $76,117

Raleigh, NC $76,109

Atlanta, GA $75,993

Battle Creek, MI $75,969

Salt Lake City, UT $75,946

Lancaster, PA $75,830

Harrisburg, PA $75,721

Kansas City, MO $75,644

Champaign, IL $75,628

Kansas City, KS $75,628

Fort Worth, TX $75,620

Columbus, OH $75,607

Boca Raton, FL $75,589

Pittsburgh, PA $75,558

Richmond, VA $75,527

Indianapolis, IN $75,512

Cleveland, OH $75,504

Las Vegas, NV $75,411

Cincinnati, OH $75,411

Petersburg, VA $75,294

Huntsville, AL $75,178

Lansing, MI $75,126

Lebanon, PA $75,116

Pueblo, CO $75,108

Appleton, WI $75,085

Buffalo, NY $75,054

Dayton, OH $75,030

Racine, WI $75,015

Charlotte, NC $75,007

Saint Louis, MO $74,984

York, PA $74,937

Elkhart, IN $74,937

Gastonia, NC $74,923

Billings, MT $74,904

Beaumont, TX $74,883

Lorain, OH $74,867

Benton Harbor, MI $74,852

Toledo, OH $74,836

Binghamton, NY $74,798

Rock Hill, SC $74,790

Rockford, IL $74,751

Springfield, IL $74,720

Elyria, OH $74,712

Fargo, ND $74,712

Flagstaff, AZ $74,658

Fort Lauderdale, FL $74,611

Duluth, MN $74,565

Miami, FL $74,565

Cheyenne, WY $74,510

Grand Forks, ND $74,510

Bangor, ME $74,340

Cedar Rapids, IA $74,254

Durham, NC $74,222

Louisville, KY $74,216

Grand Rapids, MI $74,200

Hialeah, FL $74,192

Casper, WY $74,084

Scranton, PA $73,991

New Orleans, LA $73,967

Virginia Beach, VA $73,959

Akron, OH $73,921

Peoria, IL $73,820

Sarasota, FL $73,804

Nashville, TN $73,750

Omaha, NE $73,750

Green Bay, WI $73,750

Baton Rouge, LA $73,711

Charleston, SC $73,696

Jamestown, NY $73,657

Davenport, IA $73,657

Tucson, AZ $73,618

Saint Petersburg, FL $73,571

Tampa, FL $73,556

Evansville, IN $73,509

Port Arthur, TX $73,509

Bradenton, FL $73,478

Santa Fe, NM $73,339

Orlando, FL $73,199

Clearwater, FL $73,176

Canton, OH $73,013

La Crosse, WI $73,013

Albuquerque, NM $72,966

Newport News, VA $72,958

High Point, NC $72,935

Ogden, UT $72,904

Corpus Christi, TX $72,842

Norfolk, VA $72,795

Laramie, WY $72,795

Rock Island, IL $72,749

Saginaw, MI $72,733

Jacksonville, FL $72,726

Salisbury, NC $72,710

Boise, ID $72,694

Moline, IL $72,656

Fort Myers, FL $72,632

Memphis, TN $72,617

Tulsa, OK $72,578

Waterloo, IA $72,532

Spartanburg, SC $72,454

Lincoln, NE $72,415

Fort Wayne, IN $72,400

Provo, UT $72,392

Cedar Falls, IA $72,299

San Antonio, TX $72,268

Greensboro, NC $72,237

South Bend, IN $72,229

Savannah, GA $72,143

Muskegon, MI $72,112

Birmingham, AL $72,105

Winston Salem, NC $72,067

Lake Charles, LA $71,880

Anderson, IN $71,864

Lexington, KY $71,841

Augusta, GA $71,818

Greenville, SC $71,818

Lima, OH $71,755

Wichita, KS $71,748

Tuscaloosa, AL $71,748

Columbia, SC $71,678

Springfield, OH $71,662

Asheville, NC $71,538

Bloomington, IN $71,484

Knoxville, TN $71,204

Shreveport, LA $71,197

Wilmington, NC $71,096

Roanoke, VA $71,096

Topeka, KS $70,956

Frankfort, KY $70,948

Oklahoma City, OK $70,894

Chillicothe, OH $70,863

Longview, TX $70,855

Melbourne, FL $70,847

Sioux Falls, SD $70,723

Mobile, AL $70,715

Terre Haute, IN $70,684

Altoona, PA $70,638

Amarillo, TX $70,584

Killeen, TX $70,560

Fayetteville, AR $70,498

Chattanooga, TN $70,475

Sioux City, IA $70,405

Idaho Falls, ID $70,390

Lynchburg, VA $70,327

Gainesville, FL $70,227

Portsmouth, OH $70,188

Little Rock, AR $70,172

Lafayette, LA $70,141

Youngstown, OH $70,141

Daytona Beach, FL $70,095

Clarksville, TN $70,087

Pensacola, FL $70,079

Temple, TX $70,074

Hopkinsville, KY $69,846

Erie, PA $69,831

Florence, SC $69,800

Charleston, WV $69,676

Great Falls, MT $69,637

Macon, GA $69,528

Tallahassee, FL $69,520

Fayetteville, NC $69,505

Waco, TX $69,489

Helena, MT $69,435

Pine Bluff, AR $69,405

Vincennes, IN $69,311

Lubbock, TX $69,280

Alamogordo, NM $69,233

Twin Falls, ID $69,163

Rapid City, SD $69,140

Jackson, MS $69,000

Huntington, WV $68,995

Greenville, MS $68,993

Parkersburg, WV $68,913

Montgomery, AL $68,899

Wichita Falls, TX $68,822

Springfield, MO $68,822

Biloxi, MS $68,783

Monroe, LA $68,705

Johnstown, PA $68,651

Sumter, SC $68,620

Columbus, GA $68,612

Pascagoula, MS $68,465

Abilene, TX $68,465

Kingsport, TN $68,263

Albany, GA $68,263

Gulfport, MS $68,240

Alexandria, LA $67,984

Fort Smith, AR $67,790

El Paso, TX $67,580

Las Cruces, NM $67,231

Harlingen, TX $67,034

Pocatello, ID $67,021

Florence, AL $66,921

Brownsville, TX $66,905

Mcallen, TX $66,742

Dothan, AL $66,633

Columbus, MS $66,172

Altus, OK $65,811

Lawton, OK $65,663

Pierre, SD $65,384

What Skills Can Increase an Industrial Engineer I's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Analysis (Mentioned in 5.85% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
Linux (Mentioned in 1.95% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.62% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Analysis	5.85%
Linux	1.95%
Supply Chain	1.62%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Industrial Engineer I's salary.

Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Azure	$86,144	11%
DevOps	$85,368	10%
Agile	$84,592	9%

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Industrial Engineer I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Industrial Engineer I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $86,729. While startup companies pay approximate $73,364.

Industrial Engineer I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$73,364
Growth Stage	51~500	$77,590
Established	501~5000	$83,748
Enterprise	5000+	$86,729

Industrial Engineer I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Industrial Engineer I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Industrial Engineer positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Industrial Engineer I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Industrial Engineer I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$116,410	$56.0	50%

How Education impacts an Industrial Engineer I's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Industrial Engineer I enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Industrial Engineer I with a Bachelor's Degree is between $75,358 and $79,221.

Industrial Engineer I Salaries by Degree Level

$81,300
$80,300
$79,300
$78,300
$77,300
$76,300
$75,300
$74,300

Typical Education for Industrial Engineer I
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.6%
High School	0.6%
Associates	1.6%
Bachelors	65.8%
Masters	28.7%
Doctorate	2.7%

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Industrial Engineer I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Industrial Engineer I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$71,024

Average $77,607/year

$84,718

$5,919

Average $6,467/month

$7,060

$1,366

Average $1,492/week

$1,629

$34

Average $37/hour

$41

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$84,718	$7,060	$1,629	$41
Average	$77,607	$6,467	$1,492	$37
25th Percentile	$71,024	$5,919	$1,366	$34

Industrial Engineer I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Industrial Engineer I, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Industrial Engineer I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Commissioning Engineer II	$95,359	23%
Industrial Engineer II	$95,731	23%

Salary Trends for Industrial Engineer I

Salaries for an Industrial Engineer I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,502 in 2023 to around $71,004 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Industrial Engineer I salary trends, .

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2024	$71,291
2025	$71,004
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Most common benefits for Industrial Engineer I

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Common company salaries for Industrial Engineer I

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C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Industrial Engineer I

1. Where can an Industrial Engineer I earn the most?

An Industrial Engineer I's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Industrial Engineer I earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Industrial Engineer I is $97,886.

2. What is the highest pay for Industrial Engineer I?

The highest pay for Industrial Engineer I is $91,192.

3. What is the lowest pay for Industrial Engineer I?

The lowest pay for Industrial Engineer I is $65,031.

4. What are the responsibilities of Industrial Engineer I?

Designs industrial equipment and machine layouts to optimize production activities, minimize costs, and ensure products meet quality standards. Develops and maintains manufacturing routes for maximizing space, efficiency, and effectiveness, ensuring full utilization of resources. Collaborates with production teams to understand processes and identify best practices and sequence of operations. Utilizes simulation and modeling tools to statistically analyze and test process changes. Ensures compliance with industry safety standards and design guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Industrial Engineer I?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Industrial Engineer I roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

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