SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Massachusetts, MA is $136,150 per year, 8.0% above the national median of $126,060.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Massachusetts, MA is $136,150 per year, 8.0% above the national median of $126,060. Pay ranges from under $81,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $225,420 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $107,180 to $166,210.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Boston leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $153,210. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 10th of 206 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,760 | −35.1% |
| 25th | $107,180 | −15.0% |
| Median (50th) | $136,150 | +8.0% |
| 75th | $166,210 | +31.8% |
| 90th | $225,420 | +78.8% |
| Mean | $143,110 | +13.5% |
Other metro areas in Massachusetts
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston | $153,210 | 3,500 | |
| 2 | Worcester | $138,430 | 590 | |
| 3 | Pittsfield | $134,440 | 60 | |
| 4 | Amherst Town | $132,930 | 40 | |
| 5 | Barnstable Town | $125,730 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Massachusetts run 5.8% above the national average, so the median of $136,150 buys what $128,686 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$136,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$128,686US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $136,150 a year, 8.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,760 to $225,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boston, at $153,210.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Massachusetts, MA?
The median annual wage is $136,150, or $65.46 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 Massachusetts, MA is 8.0% 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 Massachusetts, MA earns more than $225,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,760 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 Boston, at $153,210 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Massachusetts, MA. 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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