How much does an industrial engineering technologist and technician make in California?
$79,070a year
Median yearly pay for industrial engineering technologist and technicians in California. That is $38.01 an hour or $6,589 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.01
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 5,710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,590Median: $79,070Highest 10%: $105,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,590 | $24.32 | |
| 25th | $62,290 | $29.95 | |
| Median | $79,070 | $38.01 | |
| 75th | $96,460 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $105,400 | $50.68 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $90,660 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $84,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,180 |
| Oxnard, CA | $78,890 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,640 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $74,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $74,250 |
| Stockton, CA | $73,820 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for industrial engineering technologist and technicians.
| 1. Oklahoma | $79,330 |
| 2. Maryland | $79,090 |
| 3. California | $79,070 |
| 4. Washington | $78,430 |
| 5. Oregon | $75,760 |
| 6. New Jersey | $72,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an industrial engineering technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.01 ($79,070 a year).
Do industrial engineering technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $79,070 against $66,120 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for industrial engineering technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays industrial engineering technologist and technicians the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $90,660 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.