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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$104,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$50.27/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
30,980
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$107,731 #25 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Texas, explained

Industrial engineers in Texas earn a median of $104,560 per year ($50.27 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $67,490, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $168,670. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $104,560 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $104,560 is worth about $107,731 in national buying power — ranking Texas #25 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$67,490
$32.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$104,560
$50.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,670
$81.09/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $104,560 $107,731
New Mexico $128,090 $138,908 −$23,530
Louisiana $122,920 $139,354 −$18,360
Arkansas $98,410 $113,197 +$6,150
Oklahoma $97,510 $111,005 +$7,050

Industrial Engineer in Texas: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Texas?

Industrial engineers in Texas earn a median of $104,560 per year ($50.27 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Texas pay industrial engineers well?

At $104,560, Texas pays 2% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 30,980 work in the state.

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