SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Jackson
Jackson, MI · 10 metro areas compared
In Jackson, MI the median wage is $112,650.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jackson, MI the median wage is $112,650. That is 10.6% lower than the national median of $126,060. Pay ranges from under $76,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $169,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $90,450 to $136,610.
The area has 260 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.92 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Midland leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $154,070. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 18th of 231 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,500 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $90,450 | −28.2% |
| Median (50th) | $112,650 | −10.6% |
| 75th | $136,610 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $169,750 | +34.7% |
| Mean | $119,890 | −4.9% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Midland | $154,070 | 110 | |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $130,470 | 340 | |
| 3 | Kalamazoo | $127,770 | 490 | |
| 4 | Detroit | $126,200 | 5,950 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $126,050 | 230 | |
| 6 | Monroe | $125,410 | 160 | |
| 7 | Muskegon | $124,100 | 280 | |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | $114,410 | 2,360 | |
| 9 | Bay City | $113,810 | 170 | |
| 10 | Saginaw | $111,860 | 230 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jackson run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $112,650 goes as far as $117,100 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$112,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,100US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $112,650 a year, 10.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,500 to $169,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 260 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Midland, at $154,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Jackson, MI?
The median annual wage is $112,650, or $54.16 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 Jackson, MI is 10.6% 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 Jackson, MI earns more than $169,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,500 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 Midland, at $154,070 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 260 jobs in this occupation in Jackson, MI. 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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