Industrial Engineers pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,940 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Winston-Salem earn between $79,210 and $108,780.
- $69K10th
- $79K25th
- $98KMedian
- $109K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,870 | $8,156 | $47.05 |
| Median | $97,760 | $8,147 | $47.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,210 | $6,601 | $38.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $108,780 | $9,065 | $52.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Winston-Salem earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($102,890) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $97,870 | $97,760 | $68,830 | $133,940 | 750 |
| North Carolina | $102,890 | $99,310 | $68,930 | $139,110 | 11,580 |
| United States | $109,900 | $102,440 | $74,370 | $159,860 | 365,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Engineers salary after taxes in Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $97,870, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $74,285 a year, or $6,190 a month and $2,857 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Winston-Salem a good place for industrial engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $97,870 buys what about $106,331 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 11th of 14 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($112,580).
- Durham$112,580
- Raleigh$109,400
- Charlotte$105,880
- Wilmington$105,700
- Greenville$105,160
- Fayetteville$100,930
- Pinehurst$100,050
- Rocky Mount$99,330
- Asheville$98,630
- Winston-Salem$97,870
Highest-paying cities for industrial engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,380).
- Anchorage, AK$169,380
- Midland, TX$151,520
- San Jose, CA$145,190
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Charleston, WV$140,560
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Industrial Engineers salary in Winston-Salem: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$47.05 an hour on average, and $47.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $74,285 a year ($6,190 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,870.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($109,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2112; area Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.