Industrial Engineers salary
in Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- Middle 50%
- $87,130–$131,980
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #45 of 274
Industrial Engineers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro earn a median of $105,140 a year, based on BLS estimates for 5,430 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 5% above the OH statewide median of $100,060. It ranks #45 of 274 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE5,430 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Cincinnati
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AtriCure | $145,793 | 6 |
| ND Global Consulting Services | $109,346 | 5 |
| Jabil | $107,994 | 10 |
Industrial Engineers pay in other OH metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lima, OH | $105,140 |
| Columbus, OH | $100,570 |
| Akron, OH | $99,910 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $99,680 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $99,550 |
| Cleveland, OH | $99,300 |
| Toledo, OH | $98,490 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $97,300 |
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Questions
What is the average Industrial Engineers salary in Cincinnati?
The BLS median is $105,140 a year (May 2025). Half of the 5,430 jobs pay between $87,130 and $131,980. The 10th percentile is $77,960 and the 90th is $159,860.
Is Cincinnati a high-paying metro for Industrial Engineers?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 5% above the OH statewide median of $100,060. It ranks #45 of 274 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Engineers make an hour in Cincinnati?
About $50.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $105,140 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $41.89–$63.45 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).
Which employers pay Industrial Engineers the most in Cincinnati?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were AtriCure ($145,793), ND Global Consulting Services ($109,346), Jabil ($107,994). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
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.