Industrial Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Industrial Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $96,820 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $96,820
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($102,440)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,070
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,980; the top 10% earn over $135,720. Nationally the range is $74,370 to $159,860.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Materials Engineers$100,620 median in Kentucky
- Aerospace Engineers$126,130 median in Kentucky
Industrial Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do industrial engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $96,820 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,980 and the top 10% earn over $135,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for industrial engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $102,440). Living costs are not included.