SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI the median wage is $104,550.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI the median wage is $104,550. That is 17.1% lower than the national median of $126,060. Pay ranges from under $71,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $168,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,250 to $132,030.
Employment stands at 310, or 2.7 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Midland records the highest median at $154,070. Of the 384 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 19th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,610 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $83,250 | −34.0% |
| Median (50th) | $104,550 | −17.1% |
| 75th | $132,030 | +4.7% |
| 90th | $168,870 | +34.0% |
| Mean | $115,030 | −8.7% |
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 | Jackson | $112,650 | 260 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $104,550 goes as far as $108,680 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$104,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,680US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,550 a year, 17.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $71,610 to $168,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $104,550, or $50.27 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 17.1% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $168,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $71,610 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 310 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, 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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