Industrial Engineers salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $92,700–$151,370
- vs U.S. median
- +9%
- Metro rank
- #25 of 274
Industrial Engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $111,690 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,620 jobs (May 2025). That is 9% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 7% above the TX statewide median of $104,560. It ranks #25 of 274 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,620 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Houston
4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | $130,527 | 30 |
| JSW Steel USA | $114,587 | 6 |
| Schlumberger Technology | $105,520 | 9 |
| Foxconn Assembly | $73,278 | 9 |
Industrial Engineers pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Midland, TX | $141,120 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $123,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $122,470 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $110,680 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $105,640 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $103,610 |
| Waco, TX | $101,910 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $101,780 |
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Questions
What is the average Industrial Engineers salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $111,690 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,620 jobs pay between $92,700 and $151,370. The 10th percentile is $73,840 and the 90th is $174,320.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Industrial Engineers?
That is 9% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 7% above the TX statewide median of $104,560. It ranks #25 of 274 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Engineers make an hour in Houston?
About $53.70 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $111,690 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $44.57–$72.77 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 Houston?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Tesla ($130,527), JSW Steel USA ($114,587), Schlumberger Technology ($105,520). 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.