Industrial Engineers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $124,990 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $60.09
10th percentile $80,640
90th percentile $174,750
Employed locally 280
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,640
    25th
    $98,240
    50th (median)
    $124,990
    75th
    $145,940
    90th
    $174,750

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 30% 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
    California $123,070
    Pocatello, ID $120,290

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $106,430
    Mechanical Engineers $122,760
    Engineers, All Other $127,770
    Electrical Engineers $134,620
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $105,440
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Santa Maria, CA is $60.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 23.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $80,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,240.