SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Delaware
Delaware · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Delaware is $153,000 per year, 21.4% above the national median of $126,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Delaware is $153,000 per year, 21.4% above the national median of $126,060. Half of workers earn between $129,290 and $178,190. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $99,770 and the ninetieth at $214,960.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Delaware ranks number 1st out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dover records the highest median at $127,720. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,770 | −20.9% |
| 25th | $129,290 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $153,000 | +21.4% |
| 75th | $178,190 | +41.4% |
| 90th | $214,960 | +70.5% |
| Mean | $156,570 | +24.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Delaware
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $127,720 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $153,000 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$153,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$153,307US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $153,000 a year, 21.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $99,770 to $214,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dover, at $127,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $153,000, or $73.56 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 Delaware is 21.4% 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 Delaware earns more than $214,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $99,770 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 Dover, at $127,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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