SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · United States
Industrial Production Managers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers across the United States is $126,060 per year, measured over 246,250 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $153,000.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow more slowly than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +1.9%
- Openings per year
- 17,100
- Typical entry-level education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- 5 years or more
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Industrial Production Managers
Pay for this occupation varies by 43.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $153,000 and Iowa pays $106,510.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $153,000 | 370 | |
| 2 | Wyoming | $151,490 | 390 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $148,050 | 4,470 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $147,260 | 6,780 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $146,590 | 1,540 | |
| 6 | Washington | $145,210 | 4,760 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $141,020 | 1,730 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $134,780 | 3,360 | |
| 9 | Louisiana | $133,210 | 2,680 | |
| 10 | California | $132,620 | 25,130 |
States with the most Industrial Production Managers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 25,130 | $132,620 | |
| 2 | Texas | 21,200 | $130,890 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 14,320 | $120,660 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 14,290 | $109,340 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 11,570 | $127,270 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 10,200 | $109,140 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 9,640 | $125,940 | |
| 8 | Florida | 9,480 | $119,870 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 9,400 | $121,500 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 6,780 | $147,260 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $174,360 | 700 |
| 2 | San Jose | $171,140 | 2,210 |
| 3 | Lexington Park | $167,040 | 60 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo | $166,030 | 240 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $164,420 | 2,990 |
| 6 | Longview | $163,970 | 100 |
| 7 | Boulder | $162,040 | 230 |
| 8 | Napa | $161,220 | 240 |
| 9 | Lewiston | $157,500 | 70 |
| 10 | Trenton | $157,160 | 320 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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