Industrial Engineer Salary in North Carolina
Based on 12K+ workers in North Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NC)
$99,310
$47.745/hr
vs National Average
$106,510
-6.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$69K – $139K
12K employed in North Carolina
Salary Distribution — Industrial Engineer in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,930 |
| 25th percentile | $81,190 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,310 |
| 75th percentile | $121,090 |
| 90th percentile | $139,110 |
Historical Salary Trend — Industrial Engineer in North Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,390 |
| 2023 | $94,040 |
| 2024 | $97,150 |
| 2025 | $99,310 |
| Year | North Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,390 | $93,869 |
| 2023 | $94,040 | $99,283 |
| 2024 | $97,150 | $104,330 |
| 2025 | $99,310 | $106,510 |