Industrial Engineers salary
in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $79,580–$117,340
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #198 of 274
Industrial Engineers in the Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $95,040 a year, based on BLS estimates for 490 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $102,440 and 4% below the NC statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #198 of 274 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE490 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Industrial Engineers pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $104,030 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $102,890 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $102,090 |
| Asheville, NC | $100,490 |
| Wilmington, NC | $99,540 |
| Greenville, NC | $98,880 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $97,760 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $95,930 |
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Questions
What is the average Industrial Engineers salary in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $95,040 a year (May 2025). Half of the 490 jobs pay between $79,580 and $117,340. The 10th percentile is $61,110 and the 90th is $147,780.
Is Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Industrial Engineers?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $102,440 and 4% below the NC statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #198 of 274 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Engineers make an hour in Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area?
About $45.69 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $95,040 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $38.26–$56.41 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.