Industrial Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,140
↑ 30.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Industrial Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Industrial Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 30.9% since 2011 ($77,240 → $101,140)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $101,140
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,140 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $99,380 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $96,350 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $95,300 | +7.1% |
| 2020 | $88,950 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $88,020 | +1.1% |
| 2018 | $87,040 | +1.4% |
| 2017 | $85,880 | +1.9% |
| 2016 | $84,310 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $83,470 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $81,490 | +1.5% |
| 2013 | $80,300 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $78,860 | +2.1% |
| 2011 | $77,240 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.