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Industrial Engineers Salary in Muncie, IN

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$83,990

Mean: $89,400

~$65,512 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$40.38

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,309/mo

Savings rate

57%

Industrial Engineers salary in Muncie, IN — median $83,990/year, range $71,460-$104,840

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$71,460

Median

$83,990

75th %

$104,840

Median is in the 38th percentile of the typical range

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About Industrial Engineers salaries in Muncie, IN

Industrial Engineers in Muncie, IN earn a median of $83,990 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $89,400, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most industrial engineers in this area earn between $71,460 and $104,840. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $40.38 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

10% growthFaster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

10% growth. It's not just factory work anymore. Industrial engineers are embedded in healthcare (process improvement in hospitals), logistics (Amazon and FedEx optimization), and tech (data center efficiency). Six Sigma and Lean certifications are table stakes.

Worth knowing: Six Sigma Black Belt certification can add $15K–$20K to your salary on day one. The engineers who combine process optimization with data science skills (Python, SQL) are the ones getting recruited.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a industrial engineers in Muncie?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $83,990. The average (mean) is $89,400, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a industrial engineers make per hour in Muncie?

About $40.38/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for industrial engineers in Muncie?

The middle 50% earn between $71,460 and $104,840. Below $71,460 is typically entry-level; above $104,840 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $83,990 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$83,990$65,512
Monthly$6,999$5,459
Biweekly$3,230$2,520
Weekly$1,615$1,260
Hourly (40h/wk)$40.38$31.5
Hourly (35h/wk)$46.15$36
Hourly (30h/wk)$53.84$41.99
Daily (8h)$323$252

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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