Industrial Engineers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $99,350 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.77
10th percentile $64,930
90th percentile $168,780
Employed locally 40
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,930
    25th
    $75,610
    50th (median)
    $99,350
    75th
    $122,440
    90th
    $168,780

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 45% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $94,580
    Engineers, All Other $113,550
    Mechanical Engineers $122,370
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Chico, CA is $47.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.14 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Chico, CA is 1.8% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,930 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,610.