SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Florida
Florida · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $119,870 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $126,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $119,870 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $126,060. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $86,090 and $161,970. The lowest tenth earn under $66,250, while the highest tenth earn more than $212,910.
The area has 9,480 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Florida ranks number 32nd out of 50 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Panama City records the highest median at $134,280. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 58th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,250 | −47.4% |
| 25th | $86,090 | −31.7% |
| Median (50th) | $119,870 | −4.9% |
| 75th | $161,970 | +28.5% |
| 90th | $212,910 | +68.9% |
| Mean | $131,000 | +3.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | $134,280 | 80 | |
| 2 | Palm Bay | $132,870 | 450 | |
| 3 | Sebastian | $132,330 | 50 | |
| 4 | North Port | $123,760 | 350 | |
| 5 | Gainesville | $122,810 | 130 | |
| 6 | Wildwood | $122,540 | 30 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $122,190 | 770 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $121,840 | 1,050 | |
| 9 | Pensacola | $121,000 | 170 | |
| 10 | Miami | $120,090 | 2,300 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $119,870 buys what $115,928 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$119,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,928US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,870 a year, 4.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,250 to $212,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 9,480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 32nd of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Panama City, at $134,280.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Florida?
The median annual wage is $119,870, or $57.63 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 Florida is 4.9% lower. 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 Florida earns more than $212,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,250 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 Panama City, at $134,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 9,480 jobs in this occupation in Florida. 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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