verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Industrial Engineer Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$124,600/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.90/hr
▲ 22% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
32,680
public U.S. Median
$102,440
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$112,536 #12 of 51

Industrial Engineer pay in California, explained

Industrial engineers in California earn a median of $124,600 per year ($59.90 per hour), which is 22% above the national median of $102,440. Entry-level workers earn around $77,900, while the most experienced industrial engineers reach about $172,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $124,600 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $124,600 is worth about $112,536 in national buying power — ranking California #12 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Industrial Engineer pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,900
$37.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,600
$59.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$172,870
$83.11/hr

Industrial Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $124,600 $112,536
Oregon $128,290 $124,118 −$3,690
Arizona $108,280 $107,552 +$16,320
Nevada $102,090 $102,111 +$22,510

Industrial Engineer in California: FAQ

How much do industrial engineers make in California?

Industrial engineers in California earn a median of $124,600 per year ($59.90 per hour), compared with $102,440 nationally.

Does California pay industrial engineers well?

At $124,600, California pays 22% above the national median for industrial engineers. An estimated 32,680 work in the state.

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