Industrial Engineers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $131,790 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Bismarck earn between $82,500 and $105,040.
- $51K10th
- $82K25th
- $87KMedian
- $105K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,260 | $8,022 | $46.28 |
| Median | $86,940 | $7,245 | $41.80 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,500 | $6,875 | $39.66 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,040 | $8,753 | $50.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($95,040) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $96,260 | $86,940 | $51,160 | $131,790 | n/a |
| North Dakota | $95,040 | $96,940 | $56,770 | $132,110 | 600 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $96,260, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $75,952 a year, or $6,329 a month and $2,921 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for industrial engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $96,260 buys what about $105,752 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 2nd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($101,890).
- Grand Forks$101,890
- Bismarck$96,260
- Fargo$89,570
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
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Industrial Engineers salary in Bismarck: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Bismarck?
$46.28 an hour on average, and $41.80 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,500, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $75,952 a year ($6,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,260.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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).
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