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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual in Massachusetts
$109,420/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.61/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Massachusetts

groups Employed in MA
11,470
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,464 #40 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Massachusetts, explained

Industrial engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $109,420 per year ($52.61 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $81,960, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $161,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Massachusetts.

Is $109,420 good pay in Massachusetts?

Adjusted for Massachusetts's cost of living (which runs 106% of the U.S. average), that $109,420 is worth about $103,464 in national buying power — ranking Massachusetts #40 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Massachusetts

Entry level (10th pct)
$81,960
$39.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,420
$52.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$161,870
$77.82/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MA
Massachusetts (here) $109,420 $103,464
Rhode Island $109,350 $106,912 +$70
Connecticut $104,160 $100,531 +$5,260
Vermont $103,010 $105,157 +$6,410
New York $102,640 $95,107 +$6,780
New Hampshire $101,310 $97,259 +$8,110

Industrial Engineer in Massachusetts: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Massachusetts?

Industrial engineers in Massachusetts earn a median of $109,420 per year ($52.61 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Massachusetts pay industrial engineers well?

At $109,420, Massachusetts pays 7% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 11,470 work in the state.

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