Industrial Engineers in Missouri. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Missouri industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,050 and $124,340, with a median of $99,290.
Industrial Engineers in Missouri: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 72 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $89,440. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 20 | $72,632 |
| Level II — qualified | 24 | $88,970 |
| Level III — experienced | 12 | $108,536 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 14 | $118,346 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Engineers in Missouri. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | Quality Engineer | 4 | $73,400 |
| EnerSys Delaware, Inc. | Process Engineer | 3 | $85,000 |
| Intelligrated Systems, Inc. | Advanced Mfg Engineer Sr. Adv | 3 | $117,533 |
| LMI Aerospace, Inc. | Continuous Improvement Engineer | 3 | $88,500 |
| Penske Logistics LLC | Industrial Engineer | 3 | $83,200 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | Scientist III, Manufacturing Sciences | 3 | $88,442 |
| Aclara Technologies, LLC | Validation Engineer | 2 | $96,500 |
| INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES LLC | SOURCING ENGINEER | 2 | $75,452 |
| Maxion Wheels Sedalia LLC | Engineering Leader | 2 | $101,170 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC USA, INC. | Manufacturing Senior Engineer | 2 | $106,249 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Production Supervisor at SSI AERATION, INC.$98,758SedaliaWage Level IVDecided Mar 27, 2026I-200-26079-717682
- Quality Engineer at K & K Technical Group, Inc.$114,358TroyWage Level IVDecided Mar 11, 2026I-200-26063-679904
- Validation Engineer at Aclara Technologies, LLC$97,800St. LouisWage Level IIDecided Feb 27, 2026I-200-26051-655408
- Business Architecture Senior Manager at Accenture LLP$214,500St. LouisWage Level IVDecided Feb 24, 2026I-200-26048-644850
- Product Industrial Manager at Acara Solutions, Inc.$110,240WarrensburgWage Level IVDecided Feb 3, 2026I-200-26027-593663
- Senior ISE Plant Product Engineer at Bayer CropScience LLC$118,545St. LouisWage Level IVDecided Jan 30, 2026I-200-26023-584481
- Advanced Mfg Engineer Sr. Adv at Intelligrated Systems, Inc.$117,553St. LouisWage Level IVDecided Jan 27, 2026I-200-26020-573565
- Sr. Industrial Engineer at Kenco Management Services, LLC$116,000St. PetersWage Level IIIDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501407
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.
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Industrial Engineers pay by experience level in Missouri
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.
Industrial Engineers specialties in Missouri
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 35 certified offers. The most common variant is Quality Engineer at a median of $73,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Engineer | HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | 9 | $73,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | Penske Logistics LLC | 7 | $85,000 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | Challenge Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. | 4 | $103,074 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | Diode Dynamics LLC | 3 | $72,463 |
| Advanced Mfg Engineer Sr. Adv | Intelligrated Systems, Inc. | 3 | $117,533 |
| Validation Engineer | Aclara Technologies, LLC | 3 | $95,200 |
| Continuous Improvement Engineer | LMI Aerospace, Inc. | 3 | $80,000 |
| Associate Engineer | Bayer CropScience LP | 3 | $88,442 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Industrial Engineers in Missouri, by industry
Median offered wage across 72 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $88,471.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | EnerSys Delaware, Inc. | 40 | $88,471 |
| Professional services | Intelligrated Systems, Inc. | 19 | $89,440 |
| Energy and utilities | HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | 4 | $73,400 |
| Transportation and logistics | Penske Logistics LLC | 3 | $116,000 |
| Healthcare | The Children's Mercy Hospital | 2 | $111,509 |
| Technology and software | Google LLC | 2 | $104,720 |
| Finance and insurance | Refinitiv US LLC | 1 | $110,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Ray of Eden LLC | 1 | $70,574 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Missouri over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Mechanical
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Design
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 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
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of product design changes on expenditures for management review, action, and control.
- 02
Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.
- 03
Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- 04
Confer with clients, vendors, staff, and management personnel regarding purchases, product and production specifications, manufacturing capabilities, or project status.
- 05
Communicate with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.
- 06
Evaluate precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment and engineering drawings to formulate corrective action plan.
- 07
Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- 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, 2024–2034 cycle.
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- St. Louis$102,230
- Kansas City$100,480
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in Missouri?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Missouri is $99,290.
- How does Missouri compare to the national median for Industrial Engineers?
- The Missouri median is -5.4% versus the BLS national figure of $105,008.
- What is the salary range for Industrial Engineers in Missouri?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $65,880 and the 90th-percentile at $143,950, 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.
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.