Industrial Engineers salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $83,240–$130,220
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #59 of 274
Industrial Engineers in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $104,030 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,710 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 5% above the NC statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #59 of 274 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,710 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Raleigh
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lenovo (United States) | $126,093 | 6 |
| Amgen | $122,715 | 5 |
| ND Global Consulting Services | $104,686 | 5 |
| Manufacturing Compliance and Automation | $95,100 | 5 |
Industrial Engineers pay in other NC metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $95,040 |
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Questions
What is the average Industrial Engineers salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $104,030 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,710 jobs pay between $83,240 and $130,220. The 10th percentile is $78,470 and the 90th is $152,010.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Industrial Engineers?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $102,440 and 5% above the NC statewide median of $99,310. It ranks #59 of 274 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Industrial Engineers make an hour in Raleigh?
About $50.01 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $104,030 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $40.02–$62.61 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 Raleigh?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Lenovo (United States) ($126,093), Amgen ($122,715), ND Global Consulting Services ($104,686). 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.