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Industrial Engineers salary in Connecticut

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$101,020
Mean annual$107,940
Range (10th to 90th)$79,700 to $138,830
Connecticut employment5,840
State vs national-2.1% vs national

Salary distribution

Where Connecticut industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$79,70025TH$86,490MEDIAN$101,02075TH$125,99090TH$138,830

The middle 50% of workers earn between $86,490 and $125,990, with a median of $101,020.

Real disclosed salaries

Industrial Engineers in Connecticut: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 154 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $99,920. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry28$82,056
Level II — qualified43$97,323
Level III — experienced37$111,842
Level IV — fully competent10$135,000

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
ASML US, LPSystem Integration and Test Engineer 348$102,051
Covidien LPSenior Quality Engineer15$107,307
Medtronic, Inc.Sr. Supplier Quality Engineer5$107,307
AB Electronics LLCQuality Engineer5$82,784
INTELLECTT, INC.MANUFACTURING ENGINEER5$94,682
GameChange Solar Corp.Industrial Engineer5$123,600
Grove Technical Resources, Inc.Sr. Quality Engineer4$95,066
L&T Technology Services LimitedManufacturing Engineer4$96,866
MannKind CorporationManager, Quality Engineering3$138,854
PFIZER INC.Drug Product Manufacturing Lead3$102,066

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Senior Quality Engineer 1 at ASML US, LP
    $119,662
    WiltonDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25355-500358
  • Sr. Quality Engineer at Covidien LP
    $107,307
    North HavenDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498031
  • Quality Engineer at Flextronics International USA, Inc.
    $100,000
    ManchesterDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-492832
  • Industrial Engineer at Flaplive, Inc
    $105,000
    VernonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25352-492550
  • Validation & Compliance Engineer at OneSource Services US LLC
    $89,357
    SheltonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492184
  • Delivery Manager at Verista, Inc.
    $115,815
    SouthingtonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-478080
  • Senior System Integration and Test Engineer 1 at ASML US, LP
    $119,662
    WiltonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477476
  • System Integration and Test Engineer 3 at ASML US, LP
    $101,004
    WiltonDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477445

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Industrial Engineers pay by experience level in Connecticut

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Industrial Engineers specialties in Connecticut

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 116 certified offers. The most common variant is Senior Quality Engineer at a median of $99,920.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Senior Quality EngineerASML US, LP34$99,920
System Integration and Test EngineerASML US, LP17$97,323
Senior System Industrialisation EngineerASML US, LP17$99,375
Manufacturing EngineerL&T Technology Services Limited16$90,439
Industrial EngineerGameChange Solar Corp.11$105,000
Senior Supplier Quality EngineerMedtronic, Inc.10$105,290
Manager, Quality EngineeringMannKind Corporation4$149,767
Principal Project EngineerCovidien LP4$112,612
Senior Engineer, Materials Quality EngineeringEntegris, Inc.3$100,901

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Industrial Engineers in Connecticut, by industry

Median offered wage across 153 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $102,066.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingASML US, LP107$102,066
Professional servicesL&T Technology Services Limited19$97,760
Technology and softwareINTELLECTT, INC.18$94,682
Retail and wholesaleGameChange Solar Corp.7$123,600
Finance and insuranceOcean Partners USA, Inc.1$310,000
Energy and utilitiesTT TRADE GROUP LLC1$175,000

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in Connecticut over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, Connecticut2023 to 2024
$99,4202023$101,0202024

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Mechanical

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.

  2. 02

    Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.

  3. 03

    Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

  4. 04

    Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.

  5. 05

    Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.

  6. 06

    Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.

  7. 07

    Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.

  8. 08

    Record or oversee recording of information to ensure currency of engineering drawings and documentation of production problems.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+11.0%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Growing much faster than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut is $101,020.
How does Connecticut compare to the national median for Industrial Engineers?
The Connecticut median is -2.1% versus the BLS national figure of $103,221.
What is the salary range for Industrial Engineers in Connecticut?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $79,700 and the 90th-percentile at $138,830, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Industrial Engineers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 11.0% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
What education is required for Industrial Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.