Industrial Engineers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $112,600 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $54.14
10th percentile $76,010
90th percentile $184,620
Employed locally 300
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,010
    25th
    $87,010
    50th (median)
    $112,600
    75th
    $139,530
    90th
    $184,620

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 166% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 66% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Anchorage, AK $166,350
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $154,740
    Alaska $142,980
    Charleston, WV $141,900
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $139,130

    Nearby metros — Industrial Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $140,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $136,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,790
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $126,530
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $124,990
    California $123,070

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,160
    Aerospace Engineers $127,900
    Engineers, All Other $142,400
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $124,910
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $98,530
    Mechanical Engineers $116,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Bakersfield, CA is $54.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.57 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 11.3% above the national median of $101,140. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Engineers in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,010 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,010.