Control & Instrument Engineering Manager Salary in California

How much does a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager make in California?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager in California is $184,420 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $89.

However, a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $224,384
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $174,737 to $205,339
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $165,921
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Control & Instrument Engineering Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $205,339 $17,112 $3,949 $99
Average $184,420 $15,368 $3,547 $89
25th Percentile $174,737 $14,561 $3,360 $84
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Key Factors That Influence Control & Instrument Engineering Manager Salaries

A Control & Instrument Engineering Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Control & Instrument Engineering Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Control & Instrument Engineer II (2-4 years): $118,505
  • Control & Instrument Engineer III (4-7 years): $134,704
  • Control & Instrument Engineer IV (7+ years): $164,764
  • Control & Instrument Engineer V (7-10 years): $181,332
  • Control & Instrument Engineering Manager (10+ years): $184,420
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Control & Instrument Engineer II2-4 years$118,505
Control & Instrument Engineer III4-7 years$134,704
Control & Instrument Engineer IV7+ years$164,764
Control & Instrument Engineer V7-10 years$181,332
Control & Instrument Engineering Manager10+ years$184,420
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Top Paying Cities for Control & Instrument Engineering Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $185,206
  • West Hollywood: $185,206
  • Dodgertown: $185,206

Control & Instrument Engineering Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Control & Instrument Engineering Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$174,737
Average $184,420/year
$205,339
$14,561
Average $15,368/month
$17,112
$3,360
Average $3,547/week
$3,949
$84
Average $89/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $205,339 $17,112 $3,949 $99
Average $184,420 $15,368 $3,547 $89
25th Percentile $174,737 $14,561 $3,360 $84

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