Industrial Engineers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,400 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Washington earn between $98,410 and $154,170.
- $82K10th
- $98K25th
- $118KMedian
- $154K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,370 | $10,364 | $59.79 |
| Median | $117,600 | $9,800 | $56.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,410 | $8,201 | $47.31 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $154,170 | $12,848 | $74.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Washington earn 7% more than the Washington, D.C. average ($115,810) and 13% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $124,370 | $117,600 | $82,140 | $173,400 | 2,000 |
| Washington, D.C. | $115,810 | $103,300 | $81,240 | $153,520 | 160 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $124,370, a single filer in Washington takes home about $88,670 a year, or $7,389 a month and $3,410 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $91,466 | $7,622 |
| Working in MD | $90,524 | $7,544 |
| Working in VA | $89,936 | $7,495 |
| Working in DC | $88,670 | $7,389 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for industrial engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $124,370 buys what about $114,222 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$103,780
- Baltimore, MD$124,730
- Winchester, VA$91,630
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Gettysburg, PA$95,180
- Chambersburg, PA$93,110
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 Washington: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Washington?
$59.79 an hour on average, and $56.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $82,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Washington?
About $88,670 a year ($7,389 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,370.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 0.27, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.27).
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