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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual in Minnesota
$102,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.35/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Minnesota

groups Employed in MN
17,580
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$104,095 #38 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Minnesota, explained

Industrial engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $102,660 per year ($49.35 per hour), in line with the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $77,010, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $158,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Minnesota.

Is $102,660 good pay in Minnesota?

Adjusted for Minnesota's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $102,660 is worth about $104,095 in national buying power — ranking Minnesota #38 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Minnesota

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,010
$37.02/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,660
$49.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,740
$76.32/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MN
Minnesota (here) $102,660 $104,095
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 +$4,970
Wisconsin $96,980 $103,066 +$5,680
North Dakota $96,940 $108,972 +$5,720
South Dakota $93,200 $105,208 +$9,460

Industrial Engineer in Minnesota: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Minnesota?

Industrial engineers in Minnesota earn a median of $102,660 per year ($49.35 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Minnesota pay industrial engineers well?

At $102,660, Minnesota pays about the same as the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 17,580 work in the state.

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