Industrial Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Industrial Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $99,310 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,310
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($102,440)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,580
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,930; the top 10% earn over $139,110. Nationally the range is $74,370 to $159,860.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Validation Engineers$99,310 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Wind Energy Engineers$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$100,720 median in North Carolina
- Materials Engineers$104,240 median in North Carolina
- Aerospace Engineers$122,930 median in North Carolina
Industrial Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do industrial engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $99,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,930 and the top 10% earn over $139,110. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for industrial engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $102,440). Living costs are not included.