As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Instrumentation Engineer in Fresno, CA is $58,760, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,130 weekly, or $4,897 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Instrumentation Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Instrumentation Engineer in Fresno, CA vary widely, spanning from $45,389 to $68,729. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,761) and 75th percentile ($63,978), while top earners (90th percentile) make $68,729 per year. This $12,217 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Fresno Instrumentation Engineer often earn 9.2% higher than national averages. However, Fresno currently ranks 336 statewide for Instrumentation Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Instrumentation Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $45,389 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $51,761 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $58,760 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $63,978 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Instrumentation Engineer Salary $68,729 Fresno, CA April 01, 2026
25% $51,761 10% $45,389 90% $68,729 75% $63,978 $58,760 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Instrumentation Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Instrument Technician II

    3 - 5 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Fresno, California    Fresno (/ˈfrɛznoʊ/ FREZ-noh; Spanish for "ash tree") is a city in California, United States, and the county seat of Fresno County. It covers about 112....More

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