How much does an industrial engineer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $56.54 an hour or $9,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.54
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 351
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,140 | $39.49 | |
| 25th | $98,410 | $47.31 | |
| Median | $117,600 | $56.54 | |
| 75th | $154,200 | $74.12 | |
| 90th | $173,400 | $83.37 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $56.54 ($117,600 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $117,600 against $102,400 nationally, 15% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $103,300, so Washington pays 14% more.
Where does Washington rank for industrial engineer pay?
29 of 351 metro areas with data.
How much does an industrial engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $173,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.