SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Eastern Washington
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $164,870 a year, the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Eastern Washington, WA sits 30.8% above the national figure of $126,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $164,870 a year, the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Eastern Washington, WA sits 30.8% above the national figure of $126,060. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $127,400 and $176,350. The lowest tenth earn under $113,290, while the highest tenth earn more than $191,500.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.3 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Longview records the highest median at $163,970. Of the 358 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 5th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $113,290 | −10.1% |
| 25th | $127,400 | +1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $164,870 | +30.8% |
| 75th | $176,350 | +39.9% |
| 90th | $191,500 | +51.9% |
| Mean | $157,780 | +25.2% |
Other metro areas in Washington
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview | $163,970 | 100 | |
| 2 | Bremerton | $156,180 | 40 | |
| 3 | Seattle | $151,580 | 3,400 | |
| 4 | Bellingham | $150,800 | 110 | |
| 5 | Kennewick | $148,320 | 100 | |
| 6 | Mount Vernon | $143,990 | 80 | |
| 7 | Yakima | $129,990 | 80 | |
| 8 | Walla Walla | $128,750 | 30 | |
| 9 | Spokane | $128,410 | 210 | |
| 10 | Wenatchee | $126,780 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern Washington run 7.0% above the national average, so the median of $164,870 buys what $154,084 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$164,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$154,084US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $164,870 a year, 30.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $113,290 to $191,500 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Longview, at $163,970.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Eastern Washington, WA?
The median annual wage is $164,870, or $79.27 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 Washington, WA is 30.8% 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 Washington, WA earns more than $191,500 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $113,290 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 Longview, at $163,970 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Eastern Washington, WA. 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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