Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $79,190 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.07
10th percentile $58,110
90th percentile $115,200
Employed locally 570
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,110
    25th
    $69,990
    50th (median)
    $79,190
    75th
    $95,760
    90th
    $115,200

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $133,410
    Midland, TX $110,900
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $107,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $104,580
    Vallejo, CA $102,420
    Anchorage, AK $94,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $102,420
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,990
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $78,920
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,630
    California $77,350
    Ithaca, NY $77,230

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers $197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $179,050
    Electrical Engineers $186,920
    Mechanical Engineers $147,730
    Industrial Engineers $136,290
    Engineers, All Other $157,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $38.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.10 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 22.2% above the national median of $64,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in San Jose?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $58,110 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,990.