How much does an industrial engineer make in California?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineers in California. That is $59.90 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.90
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 32,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,900Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $172,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 25th | $98,380 | $47.30 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 75th | $154,200 | $74.13 | |
| 90th | $172,900 | $83.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $137,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,200 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $131,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $121,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $119,800 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $113,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $110,200 |
| Napa, CA | $106,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $104,700 |
| Visalia, CA | $101,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $101,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $101,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $101,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $100,400 |
| Chico, CA | $99,350 |
| El Centro, CA | $99,330 |
| Modesto, CA | $98,560 |
| Fresno, CA | $97,650 |
| Salinas, CA | $95,100 |
| Merced, CA | $91,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineers.
| 2. Washington | $129,100 |
| 3. Oregon | $128,300 |
| 4. New Mexico | $128,100 |
| 5. California | $124,600 |
| 6. Hawaii | $123,800 |
| 7. Louisiana | $122,900 |
| 8. Wyoming | $122,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $59.90 ($124,600 a year).
Do industrial engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $124,600 against $102,400 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for industrial engineer pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays industrial engineers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $137,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.