📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Industrial Engineering Technician Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$87,770
per year
Median
$84,575
per year
Hourly
$42.2
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$56,870
25th Percentile — Junior$73,166
50th Percentile — Median$84,575
75th Percentile — Senior$109,831
90th Percentile — Top Earners$123,533
💡 Top-earning Industrial Engineering Technicians in California make up to $123,533 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$77.6k
2021
$79.5k
2022
$81.5k
2023
$83.5k
2024
$85.6k
2025
$87.8k
2026
📈 Industrial Engineering Technician salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Industrial Engineering Technician Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $136,044 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $129,900 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $150,964 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $162,374 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $94,792 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $107,079 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $127,266 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $94,792 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $124,633 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $122,878 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $112,346 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $103,569 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $136,044 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $103,569 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $98,302 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $107,079 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $100,935 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $129,900 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $140,432 +60.0% Medium
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Industrial Engineering Technician Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Industrial Engineering Technicians. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $87,770 per year, California's Industrial Engineering Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $56,870–$73,166, while experienced Industrial Engineering Technicians can command $109,831–$123,533.

Looking ahead, the Industrial Engineering Technician profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Industrial Engineering Technician salary in California is $87,770 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $61,810.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Industrial Engineering Technicians the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Industrial Engineering Technician employment.
  • At $87,770/year, California Industrial Engineering Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $61,810/year.