Salary guide, May 2025
Industrial Engineer pay in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
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The median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ was $105,840 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $93,100 and $130,260.
The Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ median is $3,400 above the national median of $102,440, both from BLS May 2025.
BLS publishes the wider New York-Newark-Jersey City metro, not Northern New Jersey separately.
Broader occupation · SOC 17-2112 Industrial Engineers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,270 | $93,100 | $105,840 | $130,260 | $162,390 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.63 | $44.76 | $50.89 | $62.63 | $78.07 |
BLS estimated 8,540 workers employed in this occupation in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Location quotient: 0.38.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74,370 | $83,600 | $102,440 | $129,250 | $159,860 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35.76 | $40.19 | $49.25 | $62.14 | $76.85 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published Industrial Engineer median is $105,840. The all-occupations median in Northern New Jersey within New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ is $61,430. Ratio: 1.72 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.38 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $88,590 | $107,000 | $131,230 |
| May 2025 | $93,100 | $105,840 | $130,260 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2112 Industrial Engineers, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 17-2112 Industrial Engineers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $123,540 | $102,170 to $132,970 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $99,920 | $81,800 to $131,120 |
What does this data mean for your opening?
38. Manufacturing Headhunters notes the current median annual wage is $105,840, reflecting a medianChange of -1160 from the May 2024 value of $107,000. As the BLS reports this at the wider metro level, these figures represent the aggregated occupational wage for the designated geographic area.
In the Northern New Jersey section of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, metro area, Industrial Engineers (SOC 17-2112) show 8540 in employment and a location quotient of 0.38. Manufacturing Headhunters notes the current median annual wage is $105,840, reflecting a medianChange of -1160 from the May 2024 value of $107,000. As the BLS reports this at the wider metro level, these figures represent the aggregated occupational wage for the designated geographic area.
The national median is $102,440. Local figures are higher than the national median. Comparison metros provide perspective: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, reports a median of $123,540, while Trenton-Princeton, NJ, reports a median of $99,920. National industrial references for Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing at $127,140 and Chemical Manufacturing at $118,700 provide broad markers for specialized engineering roles.
When using this data, remember that BLS categories are broad and encompass all sectors, not just manufacturing. The wage figures specifically exclude bonuses, equity, and other non-salary pay components which are standard in many engineering packages. These values do not account for candidate tenure, experience, or individual employer hiring capacity. The data is based on the broader occupation across all industries, providing a snapshot of the metro area rather than a targeted manufacturing salary survey.
Engineers tasked with capacity simulation, time studies, or layout in plant layout CAD are critical to operational efficiency. While the median has seen a slight decline, the salary band remains sound. For budget purposes, do not rely on these figures as a substitute for total compensation models. Use the P25 and P75 to define the competitive middle-band, adjusting for the specific needs of your manufacturing facility. This occupational data provides the essential market framework for understanding baseline engineer compensation in the Northern New Jersey area.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
Why does the BLS report the broader metro instead of Northern New Jersey?
The BLS reports by defined Metropolitan Statistical Areas. Because Northern New Jersey is part of the larger New York-Newark-Jersey City MSA, the wage data reflects the entire metro area.
Does the P75 figure represent a high-performing engineer?
The P75 reflects the wage at the 75th percentile of the broader occupation. While often indicative of higher experience or specialization, it is not a direct assessment of performance.
Are these industrial engineering wages based on manufacturing plant tasks?
No, they are based on the broader 17-2112 definition. They cover diverse engineering functions across all sectors of the metro economy.
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