SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — South Florida
South Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In South Florida, FL the median wage is $109,210.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In South Florida, FL the median wage is $109,210. That is 13.4% lower than the national median of $126,060. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $83,700 and $157,890. The lowest tenth earn under $64,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $198,000.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Panama City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $134,280. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 18th of 284 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,500 | −48.8% |
| 25th | $83,700 | −33.6% |
| Median (50th) | $109,210 | −13.4% |
| 75th | $157,890 | +25.2% |
| 90th | $198,000 | +57.1% |
| Mean | $124,490 | −1.2% |
Other 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 South Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $109,210 buys what $105,619 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,210as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$105,619US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,210 a year, 13.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $64,500 to $198,000 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in 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 South Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $109,210, or $52.50 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 Florida, FL is 13.4% 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 Florida, FL earns more than $198,000 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $64,500 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 Panama City, at $134,280 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in South Florida, FL. 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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