Industrial Engineers Salary
Industrial Engineers in Arecibo, PR make a median of $82,930 a year, or about $39.87 an hour. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $108K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 100), that's roughly $82,930 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $510/month, or 9.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $83K get you in Arecibo?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Arecibo’s Regional Price Parity (100). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About industrial engineers
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What this looks like in Arecibo
Pay for industrial engineers in Arecibo runs about 19% below the U.S. median of $102K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $510/month, 9.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Arecibo can be a reasonable trade-off for industrial engineerss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for industrial engineers in metros near Arecibo, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas | $81K | $81K |
| Ponce | $83K | $83K |
| Aguadilla | $84K | $84K |
| Mayaguez | $63K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arecibo, PR
Entry-level industrial engineers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $108K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Industrial Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Industrial Engineers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $157K | +53% | 220 |
| Washington | $129K | +26% | 6,130 |
| Oregon | $128K | +25% | 5,810 |
| New Mexico | $128K | +25% | 1,140 |
| California | $125K | +22% | 32,680 |
| Hawaii | $124K | +21% | 50 |
| Louisiana | $123K | +20% | 1,710 |
| Wyoming | $122K | +19% | 240 |
| Delaware | $120K | +17% | 820 |
| Maryland | $120K | +17% | 3,900 |
| Colorado | $110K | +7% | 5,200 |
| Massachusetts | $109K | +7% | 11,470 |
| Rhode Island | $109K | +7% | 990 |
| West Virginia | $108K | +6% | 850 |
| Arizona | $108K | +6% | 7,520 |
| Texas | $105K | +2% | 30,980 |
| Montana | $104K | +2% | 390 |
| Connecticut | $104K | +2% | 6,020 |
| Utah | $104K | +1% | 5,520 |
| New Jersey | $104K | +1% | 6,870 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +1% | 160 |
| Vermont | $103K | +1% | 440 |
| Minnesota | $103K | +0% | 17,580 |
| New York | $103K | +0% | 11,810 |
| Virginia | $103K | +0% | 5,580 |
| Nevada | $102K | -0% | 1,570 |
| Michigan | $102K | -1% | 30,990 |
| Florida | $102K | -1% | 14,050 |
| New Hampshire | $101K | -1% | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | $101K | -1% | 7,960 |
| Maine | $101K | -1% | 1,030 |
| Idaho | $101K | -2% | 1,330 |
| Illinois | $101K | -2% | 18,640 |
| Georgia | $100K | -2% | 8,940 |
| Ohio | $100K | -2% | 23,480 |
| Alabama | $100K | -2% | 7,650 |
| Kansas | $100K | -3% | 3,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $100K | -3% | 13,180 |
| North Carolina | $99K | -3% | 11,580 |
| Missouri | $99K | -3% | 5,070 |
| Tennessee | $99K | -3% | 7,440 |
| Arkansas | $98K | -4% | 1,710 |
| Nebraska | $98K | -4% | 1,160 |
| Iowa | $98K | -5% | 3,600 |
| Oklahoma | $98K | -5% | 2,170 |
| Indiana | $97K | -5% | 11,680 |
| Wisconsin | $97K | -5% | 13,070 |
| North Dakota | $97K | -5% | 600 |
| Kentucky | $97K | -5% | 6,070 |
| Mississippi | $96K | -6% | 2,450 |
| South Dakota | $93K | -9% | 830 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a industrial engineer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Arecibo?
Yes — at the median salary of $83K, rent takes 9.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $510/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for industrial engineers in Arecibo?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new industrial engineers typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,802/month. At HUD’s $510/month FMR, rent would take 13% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is industrial engineer a high-paying job in Arecibo?
Local pay runs 19% below the national median — $83K here vs. $102K nationally.
How does Arecibo compare to the national average for industrial engineers?
Arecibo pays $83K median vs. the U.S. average of $102K — that’s -19%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100), the purchasing-power equivalent is $83K — below the national median.
How much do industrial engineers make in Arecibo, PR?
The median is $82,930 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,370, and experienced industrial engineers can clear $108,380. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Arecibo?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,561/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $510/month, which eats 9.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a industrial engineers salary go in Arecibo?
Arecibo has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial engineers salary is worth about $82,930 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do industrial engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.