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Industrial Engineers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Industrial Engineers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$124,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$125,850
Mean Salary
$124,600
Median Salary
$59.90
Hourly Rate
32,680 people work as Industrial Engineers in California
Industrial Engineers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Industrial Engineers in California earn a median salary of $124,600 per year ($10,383/month).
This is 17.0% above the national average of $106,510.
California ranks #5 out of 51 states for Industrial Engineers pay.
Approximately 32,680 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Industrial Engineers
Design, develop, test, and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes, including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Production and Processing
4.42
Engineering and Technology
4.42
Mechanical
4.2
Design
4.08
Mathematics
3.96
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(90.0% of workers)
Salaries for Industrial Engineers in California range from $77,900 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $172,870 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $98,380 and $154,190.
How much do Industrial Engineers make in California?
The median annual salary for Industrial Engineers in California is $124,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $125,850.
What is the salary range for a Industrial Engineers in California?
Salaries for Industrial Engineers in California range from $77,900 at the 10th percentile to $172,870 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $98,380 and $154,190.
What is the starting salary for a Industrial Engineers in California?
Entry-level Industrial Engineers positions in California typically start around $77,900 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $98,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Industrial Engineers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 32,680 people are employed as Industrial Engineers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Industrial Engineers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Industrial Engineers in California is approximately $59.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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