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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$109,350/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.57/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
990
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$106,912 #28 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Rhode Island, explained

Industrial engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $109,350 per year ($52.57 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $79,370, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $159,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $109,350 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $109,350 is worth about $106,912 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #28 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,370
$38.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$109,350
$52.57/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,400
$76.63/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $109,350 $106,912
Massachusetts $109,420 $103,464 −$70
Connecticut $104,160 $100,531 +$5,190

Industrial Engineer in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Rhode Island?

Industrial engineers in Rhode Island earn a median of $109,350 per year ($52.57 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay industrial engineers well?

At $109,350, Rhode Island pays 7% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 990 work in the state.

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