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Industrial Engineer Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$97,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.96/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
3,600
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,312 #14 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Iowa, explained

Industrial engineers in Iowa earn a median of $97,690 per year ($46.96 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $72,380, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $133,610. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $97,690 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $97,690 is worth about $111,312 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #14 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,380
$34.80/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$97,690
$46.96/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,610
$64.24/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $97,690 $111,312 —
Minnesota $102,660 $104,095 −$4,970
Illinois $100,540 $100,582 −$2,850
Missouri $99,290 $109,330 −$1,600
Nebraska $98,170 $108,953 −$480
Wisconsin $96,980 $103,066 +$710
South Dakota $93,200 $105,208 +$4,490

Industrial Engineer in Iowa: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Iowa?

Industrial engineers in Iowa earn a median of $97,690 per year ($46.96 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Iowa pay industrial engineers well?

At $97,690, Iowa pays 5% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 3,600 work in the state.

Industrial Engineer salary in other states

Alaska · $156,510 Washington · $129,050 Oregon · $128,290 New Mexico · $128,090 California · $124,600 Hawaii · $123,800 Louisiana · $122,920 Wyoming · $122,070 Delaware · $120,190 Maryland · $119,930 Colorado · $109,750 Massachusetts · $109,420

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