Industrial Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $109,860 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.82
10th percentile $66,340
90th percentile $172,540
Employed locally 640
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,340
    25th
    $86,520
    50th (median)
    $109,860
    75th
    $141,270
    90th
    $172,540

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 117% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 17% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $52.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.47 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.6% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,340 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,520.