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

Industrial Engineer Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$129,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.04/hr
▲ 26% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
6,130
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$120,593 #7 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in Washington, explained

Industrial engineers in Washington earn a median of $129,050 per year ($62.04 per hour), which is 26% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $85,010, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $176,700. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $129,050 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $129,050 is worth about $120,593 in national buying power — ranking Washington #7 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$85,010
$40.87/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$129,050
$62.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$176,700
$84.95/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $129,050 $120,593
Oregon $128,290 $124,118 +$760
Idaho $100,840 $105,598 +$28,210

Industrial Engineer in Washington: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in Washington?

Industrial engineers in Washington earn a median of $129,050 per year ($62.04 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does Washington pay industrial engineers well?

At $129,050, Washington pays 26% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 6,130 work in the state.

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