Industrial Engineers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $108,300 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $52.07
10th percentile $77,340
90th percentile $168,120
Employed locally 8,900
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,340
    25th
    $92,960
    50th (median)
    $108,300
    75th
    $134,780
    90th
    $168,120

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 116% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 16% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,290
    Mechanical Engineers$114,290
    Engineers, All Other$122,000
    Electrical Engineers$134,900
    Aerospace Engineers$143,860
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$102,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is $52.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.85 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 7.1% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $77,340 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,960.