Industrial Engineers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $117,690 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $56.58
10th percentile $83,170
90th percentile $165,990
Employed locally 230
National median $101,140

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,170
    25th
    $95,310
    50th (median)
    $117,690
    75th
    $130,370
    90th
    $165,990

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Engineers salary vs area income 114% Median Industrial Engineers salary is 14% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,790
    Mechanical Engineers $112,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140
    Engineers, All Other $114,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Engineers in Santa Rosa, CA is $56.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Engineers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 16.4% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Industrial Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,170 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,310.