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Industrial Engineers

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Industrial Engineers

National Avg Annual Salary

$107,900

National Avg Hourly Wage

$51.87

National Total Employment

350,230

Top Metro Avg Salary

$158,980

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Highest Paying State

Alaska leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $147,060.

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Largest State Market

Michigan has one of the largest employment markets with 31,850 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Anchorage, AK shows an average annual salary of $158,980.

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Largest Metro Market

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI has a broad labor footprint with 17,080 jobs.

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Top States for Industrial Engineers

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Alaska AK $147,060 230 Open
New Mexico NM $130,470 750 Open
Oregon OR $129,740 5,950 Open
District of Columbia DC $128,710 130 Open
Louisiana LA $128,000 2,000 Open
California CA $127,280 25,830 Open
Washington WA $122,690 6,800 Open
Wyoming WY $120,250 220 Open
Arizona AZ $119,890 7,320 Open
Delaware DE $117,400 740 Open

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