Industrial Engineers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas industrial engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $86,410 and $133,490, with a median of $104,560.
Industrial Engineers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 1,401 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $110,631. 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 | 273 | $76,939 |
| Level II — qualified | 461 | $99,846 |
| Level III — experienced | 341 | $123,761 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 239 | $145,521 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Engineers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Sr Manufacturing Engineer | 266 | $128,274 |
| Apple Inc. | Professional Services Consultant | 31 | $127,700 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Industrial Designer II | 27 | $124,300 |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | Engineer II | 27 | $90,563 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | Technical Project/Program Management Engineer | 25 | $116,000 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Supply Planning | 22 | $145,500 |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | Manufacturing Engineer | 13 | $117,894 |
| FUSION LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGIES LLC | Manufacturing Engineer | 13 | $94,640 |
| Federal Express Corporation | Operations Research Scientist I | 12 | $103,553 |
| Flextronics America, LLC | Quality Engineer | 12 | $88,500 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Manufacturing Equipment Engineer at Tesla, Inc.$98,366AustinWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-727521
- Sr. Business Ops Specialist at o9 Solutions, Inc.$100,437DallasWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-728433
- Process Engineer at NXP USA, Inc.$93,668AustinWage Level IIDecided —I-200-26084-730389
- Senior Cost Controls Specialist at McDermott, LLC$142,728HoustonWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-728645
- Sr Process Engineer at Tesla, Inc.$186,872Building 9Wage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-727717
- Project Manager at VisionNav Robotics USA Inc.$150,000KatyWage Level IIIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26084-727422
- Engineer II at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC$111,717AustinWage Level IIIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725533
- Senior Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC$115,000AustinWage Level IIIDecided Mar 31, 2026I-200-26083-725915
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 Texas
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 Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 629 certified offers. The most common variant is Manufacturing Engineer at a median of $112,127.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 138 | $112,127 |
| Industrial Engineer | L&T Technology Services Limited | 86 | $93,602 |
| Process Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 85 | $112,500 |
| Validation Engineer | FUSION LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 68 | $94,703 |
| Quality Engineer | Dell USA L.P. | 64 | $93,527 |
| Engineer | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 60 | $97,829 |
| Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 27 | $129,200 |
| Sr QA Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 23 | $123,761 |
| Manager III, Industrial Design | Amazon.com Services LLC | 22 | $139,015 |
| Sr Supplier Industrialization Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 21 | $145,521 |
| Manufacturing Controls Dev Engineer | Tesla, Inc. | 19 | $123,300 |
| Project Manager | Control Panels USA Inc. | 16 | $112,500 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Industrial Engineers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 1,372 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $114,026.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 811 | $114,026 |
| Professional services | FUSION LIFE SCIENCES TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 209 | $97,760 |
| Technology and software | Microsoft Corporation | 161 | $111,717 |
| Retail and wholesale | Amazon.com Services LLC | 99 | $115,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 45 | $93,454 |
| Transportation and logistics | Federal Express Corporation | 32 | $110,448 |
| Finance and insurance | Unimacts Global LLC | 6 | $115,720 |
| Healthcare | Frazer, LTD | 3 | $100,000 |
| Education | Texas State University | 3 | $75,000 |
| Government and public sector | Tyco Fire Products, LP | 2 | $82,545 |
| Real estate | CBRE, Inc. | 1 | $155,324 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas 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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Metro-level salary data for industrial engineers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$111,690
- Dallas$105,640
- Austin$103,610
- San Antonio$99,110
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Industrial Engineers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Texas is $104,560.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Industrial Engineers?
- The Texas median is -0.4% versus the BLS national figure of $105,008.
- What is the salary range for Industrial Engineers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $67,490 and the 90th-percentile at $168,670, 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.