Industrial Engineers Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $97,290 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.78
10th percentile $61,700
90th percentile $147,210
Employed locally 200
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,700
    25th
    $79,290
    50th (median)
    $97,290
    75th
    $121,410
    90th
    $147,210

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 135% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 35% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Electrical Engineers $126,950
    Mechanical Engineers $90,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,810
    Engineers, All Other $114,260
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $75,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Fresno, CA is $46.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.15 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Fresno, CA is 3.8% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,700 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,290.