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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$120,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$57.79/hr
▲ 17% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
820
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,421 #8 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Delaware, explained

Industrial engineers in Delaware earn a median of $120,190 per year ($57.79 per hour), which is 17% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $81,160, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $154,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $120,190 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $120,190 is worth about $120,421 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #8 for real pay (vs #9 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,160
$39.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$120,190
$57.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$154,450
$74.25/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $120,190 $120,421
Maryland $119,930 $114,264 +$260
New Jersey $103,840 $95,437 +$16,350
Pennsylvania $99,560 $102,037 +$20,630

Industrial Engineer in Delaware: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Delaware?

Industrial engineers in Delaware earn a median of $120,190 per year ($57.79 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Delaware pay industrial engineers well?

At $120,190, Delaware pays 17% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 820 work in the state.

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