SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Longview
Longview, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $124,940 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 $124,940 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $126,060. Half of workers earn between $99,740 and $155,100. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $80,220 and the ninetieth at $190,960.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.3 of every thousand jobs. Beaumont leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $150,860. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 13th of 322 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,220 | −36.4% |
| 25th | $99,740 | −20.9% |
| Median (50th) | $124,940 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $155,100 | +23.0% |
| 90th | $190,960 | +51.5% |
| Mean | $131,340 | +4.2% |
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 Longview run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $124,940 goes as far as $128,671 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,671US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,940 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,220 to $190,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 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 Longview, TX?
The median annual wage is $124,940, or $60.07 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 Longview, TX is 0.9% 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 Longview, TX earns more than $190,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,220 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 270 jobs in this occupation in Longview, 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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