What are the main factors that influence an Area Industrial Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Area Industrial Engineer?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Area Industrial Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Area Industrial Engineer's salary?

An Area Industrial Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $68,377 for beginners, reaching about $91,025 at mid-level, and approach $135,830 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Area Industrial Engineer?

Area Industrial Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Area Industrial Engineer roles are District of Columbia $98,036, California $97,664, Massachusetts $96,362. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Area Industrial Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Area Industrial Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Expert Industrial Engineer: $147,600; Industrial Research Engineer V: $147,600; Industrial Engineer V: $147,599; Industrial Systems Optimization Engineer V: $147,590; Industrial Engineer IV: $125,327.

Area Industrial Engineer Salary in New Mexico

How much does an Area Industrial Engineer make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Area Industrial Engineer in New Mexico is $82,009 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Area Industrial Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $96,049
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,896 to $89,358
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,240

10% $72,240

50% (Median) $82,009

90% $96,049

Area Industrial Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,358	$7,447	$1,718	$43
Average	$82,009	$6,834	$1,577	$39
25th Percentile	$76,896	$6,408	$1,479	$37

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Key Factors That Influence Area Industrial Engineer Salaries

An Area Industrial Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Area Industrial Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Area Industrial Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $68,377
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,478
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $91,025
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,212
Expert (over 8 years): $135,830

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Quality Assurance Engineer I	less than 1 year	$68,377
Area Industrial Engineer	1-2 years	$80,478
Quality Assurance Engineer III	2-4 years	$91,025
Quality Assurance Engineer IV	5-8 years	$113,212
Quality Assurance Engineer V	over 8 years	$135,830

How Do Area Industrial Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Area Industrial Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,036.
California: $97,664.
Massachusetts: $96,362.

District of Columbia $98,036 California $97,664 Massachusetts $96,362 Washington $96,008 New Jersey $95,973 Alaska $95,849 Connecticut $94,627 New York $94,131

Hawaii $92,546 Rhode Island $91,802 Maryland $91,297 Minnesota $90,607 Colorado $90,341 Illinois $90,253 Oregon $89,916 Delaware $89,668

New Hampshire $89,512 Virginia $89,164 Pennsylvania $88,145 Nevada $87,632 North Dakota $87,463 Michigan $87,198 Wisconsin $87,100 Vermont $86,906

Texas $86,366 Maine $86,330 Arizona $86,277 Ohio $86,215 Georgia $85,400 Indiana $84,993 Wyoming $84,913 Utah $84,789

Iowa $84,736 Kansas $84,311 Louisiana $84,187 North Carolina $84,143 Missouri $84,125 Florida $83,780 Montana $83,594 Nebraska $83,417

Kentucky $83,320 South Carolina $82,965 Tennessee $82,744 Idaho $82,656 New Mexico $82,009 Oklahoma $81,868 Alabama $81,345 South Dakota $80,469

Arkansas $79,990 West Virginia $79,734 Mississippi $78,963

Top Paying Cities for Area Industrial Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $82,882
Belen: $82,421
Bernalillo: $83,029

Algodones, NM $82,882

Belen, NM $82,421

Bernalillo, NM $83,029

Bluewater, NM $81,286

Bosque, NM $81,815

Casa Blanca, NM $82,000

Cedar Crest, NM $83,098

Cedarvale, NM $79,840

Cerrillos, NM $82,942

Claunch, NM $79,544

Coyote, NM $81,721

Cuba, NM $81,589

Cubero, NM $82,182

Edgewood, NM $82,727

Estancia, NM $81,741

Gallina, NM $81,293

Counselor, NM $81,343

Grants, NM $81,193

Milan, NM $81,518

Isleta, NM $83,172

Jarales, NM $82,341

Jemez Pueblo, NM $82,484

Jemez Springs, NM $82,230

Laguna, NM $82,584

La Jara, NM $81,498

La Joya, NM $81,310

Lindrith, NM $81,211

Los Lunas, NM $82,857

Mcintosh, NM $82,191

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $81,643

Moriarty, NM $81,914

Mountainair, NM $81,031

Nageezi, NM $81,235

New Laguna, NM $82,142

Paguate, NM $82,198

Pena Blanca, NM $83,116

Peralta, NM $82,988

Placitas, NM $83,031

Ponderosa, NM $82,379

Prewitt, NM $81,261

Regina, NM $81,318

Sandia Park, NM $82,889

Corrales, NM $83,202

San Fidel, NM $81,699

San Rafael, NM $81,351

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $82,890

San Ysidro, NM $82,779

Stanley, NM $81,903

Tijeras, NM $82,900

Tome, NM $82,747

Torreon, NM $82,471

Veguita, NM $81,809

Willard, NM $80,885

Youngsville, NM $81,744

Bosque Farms, NM $83,141

Clines Corners, NM $81,408

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $82,953

Cochiti Lake, NM $83,061

Albuquerque, NM $83,249

Kirtland Afb, NM $83,249

Rio Rancho, NM $83,112

Gallup, NM $81,379

Brimhall, NM $81,149

Church Rock, NM $81,187

Continental Divide, NM $81,129

Crownpoint, NM $81,196

Fence Lake, NM $80,834

Fort Wingate, NM $81,158

Gamerco, NM $81,295

Mentmore, NM $81,169

Mexican Springs, NM $81,159

Ramah, NM $81,010

Rehoboth, NM $81,213

Thoreau, NM $81,218

Tohatchi, NM $81,143

Vanderwagen, NM $81,159

Zuni, NM $81,140

Navajo, NM $81,250

Jamestown, NM $81,048

Pinehill, NM $80,948

Sheep Springs, NM $81,231

Smith Lake, NM $81,534

Yatahey, NM $81,202

Farmington, NM $81,592

Aztec, NM $81,743

Blanco, NM $81,361

Bloomfield, NM $81,265

Flora Vista, NM $81,676

Fruitland, NM $81,165

Kirtland, NM $81,677

La Plata, NM $81,706

Navajo Dam, NM $81,670

Shiprock, NM $81,557

Waterflow, NM $81,515

Newcomb, NM $81,181

Sanostee, NM $81,233

Santa Fe, NM $83,674

Abiquiu, NM $81,385

Alcalde, NM $82,803

Amalia, NM $81,261

Arroyo Hondo, NM $81,147

Arroyo Seco, NM $81,241

Canjilon, NM $81,133

Canones, NM $81,873

Carson, NM $81,458

Cebolla, NM $81,181

Cerro, NM $81,205

Chama, NM $81,537

Chamisal, NM $82,583

Chimayo, NM $83,163

Cordova, NM $83,022

Costilla, NM $81,602

Taos Ski Valley, NM $80,983

Dixon, NM $82,504

Dulce, NM $81,535

El Prado, NM $81,312

El Rito, NM $81,685

Embudo, NM $82,080

Espanola, NM $83,062

Glorieta, NM $83,351

Hernandez, NM $82,290

Ilfeld, NM $82,582

La Madera, NM $81,542

Lamy, NM $83,034

Llano, NM $82,416

Los Alamos, NM $83,230

White Rock, NM $83,387

Medanales, NM $82,381

Ojo Caliente, NM $81,897

Los Ojos, NM $81,337

Pecos, NM $83,092

Penasco, NM $82,109

Petaca, NM $81,058

Questa, NM $81,291

Ranchos De Taos, NM $81,720

Red River, NM $81,059

Ribera, NM $81,581

Rowe, NM $82,660

San Cristobal, NM $81,056

San Jose, NM $82,456

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $82,859

Santa Cruz, NM $83,135

Serafina, NM $81,374

Taos, NM $81,265

Tererro, NM $83,358

Tesuque, NM $83,674

Tierra Amarilla, NM $81,265

Trampas, NM $82,042

Tres Piedras, NM $81,036

Truchas, NM $82,790

Vadito, NM $82,001

Valdez, NM $81,118

Vallecitos, NM $81,054

Velarde, NM $82,379

Villanueva, NM $81,423

Spaceport City, NM $79,763

Las Vegas, NM $80,732

Angel Fire, NM $80,971

Anton Chico, NM $80,592

Buena Vista, NM $81,333

Chacon, NM $81,390

Cimarron, NM $80,844

Cleveland, NM $81,968

Eagle Nest, NM $80,905

Guadalupita, NM $81,265

Holman, NM $81,759

La Loma, NM $80,457

Maxwell, NM $80,871

Miami, NM $80,697

Mills, NM $80,410

Montezuma, NM $82,384

Mora, NM $82,083

Mosquero, NM $80,340

Ocate, NM $80,785

Ojo Feliz, NM $80,997

Rainsville, NM $81,352

Raton, NM $81,075

Rociada, NM $82,425

Roy, NM $80,428

Sapello, NM $81,710

Solano, NM $80,330

Springer, NM $80,662

Ute Park, NM $80,882

Valmora, NM $80,664

Wagon Mound, NM $80,572

Watrous, NM $80,692

Socorro, NM $80,505

Aragon, NM $80,748

Datil, NM $80,415

Lemitar, NM $80,879

Luna, NM $80,892

Magdalena, NM $80,422

Pie Town, NM $80,690

Polvadera, NM $81,074

Quemado, NM $80,857

Reserve, NM $80,712

San Acacia, NM $81,208

San Antonio, NM $80,059

Truth Or Consequences, NM $80,043

Arrey, NM $80,029

Caballo, NM $80,084

Derry, NM $79,677

Elephant Butte, NM $80,251

Garfield, NM $79,446

Hatch, NM $78,173

Monticello, NM $80,038

Rincon, NM $77,723

Salem, NM $79,198

Williamsburg, NM $80,144

Winston, NM $80,097

Las Cruces, NM $76,705

White Sands Missile Range, NM $76,957

Santa Teresa, NM $77,516

Playas, NM $80,413

Animas, NM $80,610

Anthony, NM $77,498

Arenas Valley, NM $80,468

Bayard, NM $80,393

Berino, NM $77,146

Buckhorn, NM $80,476

Santa Clara, NM $80,534

Chamberino, NM $77,227

Cliff, NM $80,384

Columbus, NM $80,167

Deming, NM $80,186

Dona Ana, NM $76,708

Fairacres, NM $76,937

Faywood, NM $80,149

Fort Bayard, NM $80,457

Gila, NM $80,265

Glenwood, NM $80,328

Hachita, NM $80,167

Hanover, NM $80,184

Hillsboro, NM $80,020

Hurley, NM $80,339

La Mesa, NM $78,173

Lordsburg, NM $80,353

Mesilla, NM $76,707

Mesilla Park, NM $76,715

Mesquite, NM $76,781

Mimbres, NM $80,248

Mule Creek, NM $80,465

Organ, NM $76,755

Pinos Altos, NM $80,382

Radium Springs, NM $76,738

Redrock, NM $80,177

Rodeo, NM $80,712

San Miguel, NM $76,751

Silver City, NM $80,383

Sunland Park, NM $77,104

Tyrone, NM $80,621

Vado, NM $76,812

Chaparral, NM $77,780

Clovis, NM $80,229

Cannon Afb, NM $80,051

Broadview, NM $79,995

Causey, NM $79,858

Crossroads, NM $79,668

Dora, NM $80,047

Elida, NM $79,715

Floyd, NM $79,909

Fort Sumner, NM $79,844

Grady, NM $80,071

House, NM $80,007

Kenna, NM $79,716

Lingo, NM $79,852

Melrose, NM $80,020

Milnesand, NM $79,684

Pep, NM $79,793

Portales, NM $80,085

Rogers, NM $79,815

Saint Vrain, NM $80,072

Taiban, NM $79,817

Texico, NM $80,103

Yeso, NM $79,527

Roswell, NM $79,619

Artesia, NM $79,777

Caprock, NM $79,615

Carlsbad, NM $79,829

Dexter, NM $79,676

Eunice, NM $79,900

Hagerman, NM $79,716

Hobbs, NM $80,017

Hope, NM $79,424

Jal, NM $79,806

Lake Arthur, NM $79,584

Lakewood, NM $79,703

Loco Hills, NM $79,850

Loving, NM $79,809

Lovington, NM $79,940

Mcdonald, NM $79,722

Malaga, NM $79,731

Maljamar, NM $79,653

Monument, NM $79,841

Tatum, NM $79,773

Whites City, NM $79,907

Carrizozo, NM $79,242

Alamogordo, NM $78,990

Alto, NM $79,254

Bent, NM $79,005

Capitan, NM $79,070

Cloudcroft, NM $78,996

Corona, NM $79,587

Encino, NM $80,226

Fort Stanton, NM $79,103

Glencoe, NM $79,047

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $78,981

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $78,981

Hondo, NM $79,119

La Luz, NM $78,981

Lincoln, NM $78,889

Mayhill, NM $79,160

Mescalero, NM $79,016

Nogal, NM $79,356

Orogrande, NM $79,021

Picacho, NM $79,102

Pinon, NM $79,400

Ruidoso, NM $79,404

Ruidoso Downs, NM $79,296

Sacramento, NM $79,052

San Patricio, NM $79,146

Sunspot, NM $78,981

Timberon, NM $79,152

Tinnie, NM $79,056

Tularosa, NM $79,033

Vaughn, NM $79,903

Weed, NM $79,150

Tucumcari, NM $80,299

Amistad, NM $80,196

Bard, NM $80,067

Capulin, NM $80,974

Clayton, NM $80,352

Conchas Dam, NM $80,424

Cuervo, NM $80,037

Des Moines, NM $80,654

Folsom, NM $80,779

Garita, NM $80,270

Gladstone, NM $80,431

Grenville, NM $80,416

Logan, NM $80,297

Mcalister, NM $80,048

Nara Visa, NM $80,106

Newkirk, NM $80,195

Quay, NM $80,241

San Jon, NM $80,155

Santa Rosa, NM $80,241

Sedan, NM $80,269

Trementina, NM $80,266

Area Industrial Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Area Industrial Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Area Industrial Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Area Industrial Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Area Industrial Engineer

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$98,411	$47.0	20%
Biotechnology	$98,411	$47.0	20%
Financial Services	$98,411	$47.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$98,411	$47.0	20%
Software & Networking	$98,411	$47.0	20%

Area Industrial Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Area Industrial Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$76,896

Average $82,009/year

$89,358

$6,408

Average $6,834/month

$7,447

$1,479

Average $1,577/week

$1,718

$37

Average $39/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$89,358	$7,447	$1,718	$43
Average	$82,009	$6,834	$1,577	$39
25th Percentile	$76,896	$6,408	$1,479	$37

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