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Industrial Engineer Salary in North Carolina (2026)
$47.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,241/year ($6,270/month) for a single filer
Industrial Engineer pay range in North Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,930 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,310 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $121,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $139,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,580 Industrial Engineer jobs in North Carolina (occupation code 17-2112, “Industrial Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Carolina
A median Industrial Engineer salary of $99,310 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,241 — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
| Gross (median) | $99,310 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,018 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,597 |
| North Carolina state income tax | −$3,454 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,241 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,270 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Industrial Engineer make in North Carolina?
- The median Industrial Engineer salary in North Carolina is $99,310 per year ($47.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,190 and $121,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Industrial Engineer in North Carolina?
- On the median salary of $99,310, a single filer in North Carolina takes home about $75,241 per year ($6,270 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.2%.
- How many Industrial Engineer jobs are there in North Carolina?
- BLS counts 11,580 Industrial Engineer jobs in North Carolina in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified North Carolina state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for North Carolina.