Industrial Engineers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $97,530 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.89
10th percentile $58,110
90th percentile $168,210
Employed locally 80
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,110
    25th
    $83,280
    50th (median)
    $97,530
    75th
    $140,080
    90th
    $168,210

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 104% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 4% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $110,920
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $68,630
    Engineers, All Other $119,810
    Mechanical Engineers $102,200
    Electrical Engineers $129,070
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $97,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $46.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.37 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 3.6% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,110 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,280.