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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$99,290/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.74/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
5,070
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,330 #19 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Missouri, explained

Industrial engineers in Missouri earn a median of $99,290 per year ($47.74 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $65,880, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $143,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $99,290 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $99,290 is worth about $109,330 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #19 for real pay (vs #40 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$65,880
$31.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$99,290
$47.74/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$143,950
$69.21/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $99,290 $109,330
Illinois $100,540 $100,582 −$1,250
Kansas $99,830 $110,838 −$540
Tennessee $99,080 $107,848 +$210
Arkansas $98,410 $113,197 +$880
Nebraska $98,170 $108,953 +$1,120
Iowa $97,690 $111,312 +$1,600
Oklahoma $97,510 $111,005 +$1,780
Kentucky $96,820 $107,388 +$2,470

Industrial Engineer in Missouri: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Missouri?

Industrial engineers in Missouri earn a median of $99,290 per year ($47.74 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Missouri pay industrial engineers well?

At $99,290, Missouri pays 3% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 5,070 work in the state.

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