Industrial Engineers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $111,970 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $53.83
10th percentile $82,330
90th percentile $163,040
Employed locally 150
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,330
    25th
    $102,580
    50th (median)
    $111,970
    75th
    $132,300
    90th
    $163,040

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 102% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 2% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $129,190
    Civil Engineers $116,440
    Engineers, All Other $129,480
    Electrical Engineers $127,050
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $98,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Engineers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Santa Cruz, CA is $53.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.78 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Industrial Engineers salaries?

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 10.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,330 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,580.