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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Connecticut

Median Annual in Connecticut
$104,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.08/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Connecticut

groups Employed in CT
6,020
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,531 #46 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Connecticut, explained

Industrial engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $104,160 per year ($50.08 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $77,810, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $141,540. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Connecticut.

Is $104,160 good pay in Connecticut?

Adjusted for Connecticut's cost of living (which runs 104% of the U.S. average), that $104,160 is worth about $100,531 in national buying power — ranking Connecticut #46 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Connecticut

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,810
$37.41/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,160
$50.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$141,540
$68.05/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CT
Connecticut (here) $104,160 $100,531
Massachusetts $109,420 $103,464 −$5,260
Rhode Island $109,350 $106,912 −$5,190
New York $102,640 $95,107 +$1,520

Industrial Engineer in Connecticut: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Connecticut?

Industrial engineers in Connecticut earn a median of $104,160 per year ($50.08 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Connecticut pay industrial engineers well?

At $104,160, Connecticut pays 2% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 6,020 work in the state.

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