Salary guide, May 2025
Process Engineer pay in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
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The median annual wage for Industrial Engineers in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX was $105,640 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $93,020 and $132,830.
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX median is $3,200 above the national median of $102,440, both from BLS May 2025.
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 dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $77,640 | $93,020 | $105,640 | $132,830 | $166,050 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.33 | $44.72 | $50.79 | $63.86 | $79.83 |
BLS estimated 10,680 workers employed in this occupation in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Location quotient: 1.12.
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 Process Engineer median is $105,640. The all-occupations median in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is $51,440. Ratio: 2.05 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 1.12 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 | $85,440 | $105,070 | $129,170 |
| May 2025 | $93,020 | $105,640 | $132,830 |
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, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $97,450 | $88,510 to $127,760 |
| Waco, TX | $101,910 | $80,630 to $120,290 |
What does this data mean for your opening?
Manufacturing Headhunters reviews the Industrial Engineers SOC data for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metro to guide Process Engineer salary expectations. The metro median is $105,640, which is higher than the national median of $102,440. The local middle band width is $39,810, derived from a P25 of $93,020 and a P75 of $132,830.
This middle band width is narrower than the national middle band width of $45,650, suggesting a tighter pay range for this broader occupation within the region.
The local median increased by $570 from May 2024 to May 2025, compared to a $1,300 increase at the national level. With a location quotient of 1.12, the area demonstrates a solid employment concentration for engineering talent. The BLS data aggregates all industries, so it fails to distinguish between process engineering specialties like batch/continuous flow manufacturing, DOE, or 8D root cause analysis. Base wages reported here do not account for variable bonuses or non-salary benefits that are essential parts of the total process engineer offer.
National industry medians provide higher targets for specialization: Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing reports a median of $127,140, while Chemical Manufacturing is $118,700. These figures demonstrate the potential for higher pay in specialized sectors. While our firm evaluates candidates on deep plant-floor process experience and Six Sigma Green or Black Belt attainment, the bureau's broad industry-agnostic data does not capture these performance qualifications or industry-specific labor demands.
Comparison regions include Sherman-Denison, TX, with a median of $97,450 and a middle band width of $39,250, and Waco, TX, with a median of $101,910 and a middle band width of $39,660. The Dallas metro median is higher than both regional comparison points. The data reflects Census 2025 geography for these representative points. The report serves as an aggregate benchmark for the Industrial Engineers category and should not be used as an exact quote for specific job titles or individual compensation.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
Is the Dallas median for Industrial Engineers higher than the national figure?
Yes, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington median of $105,640 is higher than the national median of $102,440. This reflects recent BLS reporting for the occupation.
How did the median wage change locally from May 2024 to May 2025?
The local median increased by $570, which is lower than the national median increase of $1,300 over the same period.
Why is the middle band width in Dallas narrower than the national figure?
The local middle band width of $39,810 is narrower than the national $45,650, suggesting a tighter distribution of pay between the 25th and 75th percentiles in this metro.
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