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Industrial Engineer Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$96,940/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$46.61/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
600
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$108,972 #20 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in North Dakota, explained

Industrial engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $96,940 per year ($46.61 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $56,770, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $132,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $96,940 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $96,940 is worth about $108,972 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #20 for real pay (vs #48 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,770
$27.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$96,940
$46.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$132,110
$63.51/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $96,940 $108,972
Montana $104,430 $110,339 −$7,490
Minnesota $102,660 $104,095 −$5,720
South Dakota $93,200 $105,208 +$3,740

Industrial Engineer in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in North Dakota?

Industrial engineers in North Dakota earn a median of $96,940 per year ($46.61 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay industrial engineers well?

At $96,940, North Dakota pays 5% below the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 600 work in the state.

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