Salary distribution
Where Ohio industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $80,490 and $122,000, with a median of $99,490.
Industrial Engineers in Ohio: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 292 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $93,600. 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 | 87 | $74,048 |
| Level II — qualified | 85 | $90,720 |
| Level III — experienced | 42 | $111,640 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 40 | $121,850 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Engineers in Ohio. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuyao Glass America Inc. | Maintenance Engineer | 16 | $70,034 |
| First Solar, Inc. | Engineer- Manufacturing I USA | 14 | $88,203 |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | Technical Operations Engineer II | 7 | $130,000 |
| Amgen Inc. | Associate Mfg Systems Engineer 20516.4816 | 7 | $92,810 |
| Alkermes, Inc. | Lead Validation Engineer II | 6 | $132,000 |
| HONDA DEVELOPMENT & MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA, LLC | Quality Assurance Sr. Engineer | 6 | $90,130 |
| Ultium Cells LLC | Smart Factory Engineer | 6 | $75,504 |
| Mancor Ohio Inc | Manufacturing Engineer | 5 | $80,080 |
| AtriCure, Inc. | Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 4 | $112,138 |
| IET, Inc. | Industrial Engineer | 4 | $89,549 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Project Manager at Hendrickson USA, L.L.C.$108,368CantonDecided Dec 23, 2025I-200-25350-487605
- Senior Engineer Global XTClave Systems Engineer at Highcom Armor Solutions Inc.$223,995ColumbusDecided Dec 23, 2025I-203-25350-485973
- Buyer at Schaeffler Group USA Inc.$82,000WoosterDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482831
- Manager, Logistics & Industrial Engineering at Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, LLC$105,000ColumbusDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-471108
- Cleaning Validation Engineer at Prowess IT Solutions LLC$114,338WilmingtonDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-473600
- Mechanical Engineer at VAStek Inc$76,211New AlbanyDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25344-470283
- Engineer at Sofidel America Corp.$92,103CirclevilleDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25344-470519
- Cleaning Validation Engineer at Prowess IT Solutions LLC$114,338WilmingtonDecided Dec 15, 2025I-200-25342-465038
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.
Industrial Engineers pay by experience level in Ohio
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 Ohio
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 141 certified offers. The most common variant is Manufacturing Engineer at a median of $85,096.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineer | Mancor Ohio Inc | 24 | $85,096 |
| Industrial Engineer | IET, Inc. | 22 | $86,888 |
| Quality Engineer | Zimmer Surgical, Inc. | 22 | $89,205 |
| Process Engineer | Illuminate USA LLC | 15 | $87,776 |
| Validation Engineer | Alkermes, Inc. | 13 | $95,638 |
| Engineer | L-H Battery Company, Inc. | 10 | $90,886 |
| Engineer - Manufacturing | First Solar, Inc. | 8 | $95,961 |
| Technical Operations Engineer | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 7 | $135,000 |
| Manager III, Facilities | Amazon.com Services LLC | 6 | $123,300 |
| Project Engineer | SOLIZE USA CORPORATION | 6 | $97,511 |
| Product Development Engineer | Leaf Filter North, LLC | 4 | $74,728 |
| Maintenance Engineer | Fuyao Glass America Inc. | 4 | $78,854 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Industrial Engineers in Ohio, by industry
Median offered wage across 291 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $90,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Fuyao Glass America Inc. | 167 | $90,000 |
| Professional services | Amgen Inc. | 65 | $93,600 |
| Technology and software | Amazon Data Services, Inc | 25 | $101,600 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 24 | $106,360 |
| Energy and utilities | Illuminate USA LLC | 4 | $87,776 |
| Transportation and logistics | R&L Carriers Shared Services, L.L.C. | 4 | $116,272 |
| Nonprofit and civic | The Columbus Partnership | 1 | $90,720 |
| Real estate | Flexjet LLC | 1 | $83,741 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Ohio over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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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Metro-level salary data for industrial engineers in major Ohio metropolitan areas.
- Cincinnati$102,510
- Columbus$100,730
- Cleveland$98,760
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in Ohio?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Ohio is $99,490.
- How does Ohio compare to the national median for Industrial Engineers?
- The Ohio median is -3.6% versus the BLS national figure of $103,221.
- What is the salary range for Industrial Engineers in Ohio?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $71,960 and the 90th-percentile at $135,160, 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.