Industrial Engineers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $91,160 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.83
10th percentile $58,980
90th percentile $139,390
Employed locally 50
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,980
    25th
    $82,240
    50th (median)
    $91,160
    75th
    $130,390
    90th
    $139,390

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 96% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 4% below 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$112,510
    Engineers, All Other$122,540
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$64,690
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98,600
    Mechanical Engineers$141,420
    Electrical Engineers$109,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Salinas, CA is $43.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.33 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Salinas, CA is 9.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,980 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,240.