SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Eastern Region of Texas
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Eastern Region of Texas, TX is $128,940 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 Eastern Region of Texas, TX is $128,940 per year, close to the national median of $126,060 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $96,530 and $141,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $77,950 and the ninetieth at $185,940.
Employment stands at 240, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Beaumont records the highest median at $150,860. Of the 304 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 12th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,950 | −38.2% |
| 25th | $96,530 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $128,940 | +2.3% |
| 75th | $141,420 | +12.2% |
| 90th | $185,940 | +47.5% |
| Mean | $127,800 | +1.4% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beaumont | $150,860 | 550 | |
| 2 | Midland | $135,200 | 220 | |
| 3 | Houston | $133,870 | 6,060 | |
| 4 | Dallas | $132,990 | 5,890 | |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $131,180 | 260 | |
| 6 | Austin | $129,390 | 1,430 | |
| 7 | Victoria | $128,600 | 70 | |
| 8 | Amarillo | $126,530 | 190 | |
| 9 | San Antonio | $126,060 | 1,340 | |
| 10 | Odessa | $125,070 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Region of Texas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $128,940 goes as far as $132,791 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$132,791US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,940 a year, 2.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $77,950 to $185,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Beaumont, at $150,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Eastern Region of Texas, TX?
The median annual wage is $128,940, or $61.99 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 Eastern Region of Texas, TX is 2.3% 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 Eastern Region of Texas, TX earns more than $185,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $77,950 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 Beaumont, at $150,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Region of Texas, TX. 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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