Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $61,500 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $95,390
Employed locally 30
National median $64,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $52,150
    50th (median)
    $61,500
    75th
    $78,180
    90th
    $95,390

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 56% Median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary is 44% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $79,190
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $78,920
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $77,630
    California $77,350

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $129,190
    Civil Engineers $116,440
    Engineers, All Other $129,480
    Industrial Engineers $111,970
    Electrical Engineers $127,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Santa Cruz, CA is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.86 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 5.1% below 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,150.