SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — South Central Tennessee
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Industrial Production Managers in South Central Tennessee, TN is $103,630 per year, 17.8% below 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 South Central Tennessee, TN is $103,630 per year, 17.8% below the national median of $126,060. Half of workers earn between $83,350 and $140,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $70,090 and the ninetieth at $176,120.
Employment stands at 290, or 2.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kingsport records the highest median at $133,240. Of the 322 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,090 | −44.4% |
| 25th | $83,350 | −33.9% |
| Median (50th) | $103,630 | −17.8% |
| 75th | $140,060 | +11.1% |
| 90th | $176,120 | +39.7% |
| Mean | $117,350 | −6.9% |
Other metro areas in Tennessee
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingsport | $133,240 | 380 | |
| 2 | Jackson | $123,840 | 180 | |
| 3 | Morristown | $123,510 | 150 | |
| 4 | Chattanooga | $121,670 | 680 | |
| 5 | Clarksville | $121,110 | 310 | |
| 6 | Knoxville | $120,020 | 750 | |
| 7 | Nashville | $118,440 | 2,000 | |
| 8 | Memphis | $118,120 | 910 | |
| 9 | Cleveland | $105,780 | 170 | |
| 10 | Johnson City | $99,450 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in South Central Tennessee run 8.1% below the national average, so the median of $103,630 goes as far as $112,764 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
91.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,764US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,630 a year, 17.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $70,090 to $176,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kingsport, at $133,240.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in South Central Tennessee, TN?
The median annual wage is $103,630, or $49.82 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 South Central Tennessee, TN is 17.8% 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 South Central Tennessee, TN earns more than $176,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $70,090 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 Kingsport, at $133,240 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in South Central Tennessee, TN. 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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