How Much Does a Manufacturing Engineering Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$102,440
Manufacturing engineers in the U.S. earn a median of $102,440 a year, or $49.25 an hour. Half of manufacturing engineers earn more than $102,440 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $159,860.
Pay percentiles for manufacturing engineers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35.76 | $74,370 |
| 25th | $40.19 | $83,600 |
| 50th (median) | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| 75th | $62.14 | $129,250 |
| 90th | $76.85 | $159,860 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for manufacturing engineers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $156,510 | $75.25 | +53% |
| Washington | $129,050 | $62.04 | +26% |
| Oregon | $128,290 | $61.68 | +25% |
| New Mexico | $128,090 | $61.58 | +25% |
| California | $124,600 | $59.90 | +22% |
| Hawaii | $123,800 | $59.52 | +21% |
| Louisiana | $122,920 | $59.09 | +20% |
| Wyoming | $122,070 | $58.69 | +19% |
| Delaware | $120,190 | $57.79 | +17% |
| Maryland | $119,930 | $57.66 | +17% |
| United States | $102,440 | $49.25 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many manufacturing engineers are there?
BLS counts about 365,740 manufacturing engineers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Industrial Engineers”. The most jobs are in California (32,680), Michigan (30,990) and Texas (30,980).
The mean (average) annual wage is $109,900, higher than the median of $102,440.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,537
- Biweekly
- $3,940
- Weekly
- $1,970
- Daily (8 hours)
- $394
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do manufacturing engineers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for manufacturing engineers is $49.25. The middle 50% earn between $40.19 and $62.14 an hour.
Which state pays manufacturing engineers the most?
Alaska has the highest median wage for manufacturing engineers at $156,510, +53% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for manufacturing engineers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of manufacturing engineers earn less than $74,370 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.