Industrial Engineers pay range in Grand Forks
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,190 or more. The middle half of industrial engineers in Grand Forks earn between $82,510 and $115,230.
- $78K10th
- $83K25th
- $103KMedian
- $115K75th
- $129K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,890 | $8,491 | $48.99 |
| Median | $103,200 | $8,600 | $49.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,510 | $6,876 | $39.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $115,230 | $9,602 | $55.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Industrial Engineers pay in Grand Forks vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Industrial engineers in Grand Forks earn 7% more than the North Dakota average ($95,040) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($109,900). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $102,440.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Forks | $101,890 | $103,200 | $78,340 | $129,190 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $95,040 | $96,940 | $56,770 | $132,110 | 600 |
| United States | $109,900 | $102,440 | $74,370 | $159,860 | 365,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Industrial Engineers salary after taxes in Grand Forks
On the average salary of $101,890, a single filer in Grand Forks takes home about $79,803 a year, or $6,650 a month and $3,069 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Grand Forks, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $79,803 | $6,650 |
| Working in MN | $75,104 | $6,259 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Grand Forks a good place for industrial engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Forks area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.7), so the average $101,890 buys what about $117,570 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Forks ($49,760). A typical home costs $275,955, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Industrial Engineers salary in other North Dakota cities
Grand Forks ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for industrial engineers
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,380).
- Anchorage, AK$169,380
- Midland, TX$151,520
- San Jose, CA$145,190
- Lexington Park, MD$141,280
- Charleston, WV$140,560
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Industrial Engineers salary in Grand Forks: questions
How much do industrial engineers make an hour in Grand Forks?
$48.99 an hour on average, and $49.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level industrial engineers salary in Grand Forks?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the industrial engineers take-home pay in Grand Forks?
About $79,803 a year ($6,650 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,890.
Do industrial engineers earn more in Grand Forks than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($109,900).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2112; area Grand Forks, ND-MN (24220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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