SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · 6 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Colorado Springs, CO is $127,390 per year, close to the national median of $126,060 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Colorado Springs, CO is $127,390 per year, close to the national median of $126,060 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $74,710 at the tenth percentile to more than $202,060 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $96,880 to $165,730.
Employment stands at 130, or 0.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $162,040. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 43rd of 486 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,710 | −40.7% |
| 25th | $96,880 | −23.1% |
| Median (50th) | $127,390 | +1.1% |
| 75th | $165,730 | +31.5% |
| 90th | $202,060 | +60.3% |
| Mean | $133,660 | +6.0% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $162,040 | 230 | |
| 2 | Denver | $146,460 | 830 | |
| 3 | Greeley | $139,990 | 170 | |
| 4 | Fort Collins | $136,570 | 130 | |
| 5 | Pueblo | $132,050 | 70 | |
| 6 | Grand Junction | $116,240 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado Springs run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $127,390 buys what $123,560 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,390as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$123,560US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,390 a year, 1.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,710 to $202,060 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $162,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Colorado Springs, CO?
The median annual wage is $127,390, or $61.24 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $126,060, so pay in Colorado Springs, CO is 1.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO earns more than $202,060 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,710 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Boulder, at $162,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 130 jobs in this occupation in Colorado Springs, CO. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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