verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Industrial Engineer Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual in Arkansas
$98,410/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.31/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

groups Employed in AR
1,710
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$113,197 #10 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Arkansas, explained

Industrial engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $98,410 per year ($47.31 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $71,880, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $137,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arkansas.

Is $98,410 good pay in Arkansas?

Adjusted for Arkansas's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $98,410 is worth about $113,197 in national buying power — ranking Arkansas #10 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Arkansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$71,880
$34.56/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,410
$47.31/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$137,520
$66.12/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AR
Arkansas (here) $98,410 $113,197
Louisiana $122,920 $139,354 −$24,510
Texas $104,560 $107,731 −$6,150
Missouri $99,290 $109,330 −$880
Tennessee $99,080 $107,848 −$670
Oklahoma $97,510 $111,005 +$900
Mississippi $95,830 $110,209 +$2,580

Industrial Engineer in Arkansas: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Arkansas?

Industrial engineers in Arkansas earn a median of $98,410 per year ($47.31 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Arkansas pay industrial engineers well?

At $98,410, Arkansas pays 4% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 1,710 work in the state.

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