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

Industrial Engineer Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$102,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.34/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
11,810
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,107 #50 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in New York, explained

Industrial engineers in New York earn a median of $102,640 per year ($49.34 per hour), in line with the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $77,030, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $152,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $102,640 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $102,640 is worth about $95,107 in national buying power — ranking New York #50 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,030
$37.03/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,640
$49.34/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$152,780
$73.45/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $102,640 $95,107
Massachusetts $109,420 $103,464 −$6,780
Connecticut $104,160 $100,531 −$1,520
New Jersey $103,840 $95,437 −$1,200
Vermont $103,010 $105,157 −$370
Pennsylvania $99,560 $102,037 +$3,080

Industrial Engineer in New York: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in New York?

Industrial engineers in New York earn a median of $102,640 per year ($49.34 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does New York pay industrial engineers well?

At $102,640, New York pays about the same as the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 11,810 work in the state.

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