SOC 11-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Industrial Production Managers — Wilmington
Wilmington, NC · 10 metro areas compared
At $130,690, median pay for Industrial Production Managers in Wilmington, NC tracks the national median of $126,060 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $130,690, median pay for Industrial Production Managers in Wilmington, NC tracks the national median of $126,060 closely. Pay ranges from under $75,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $208,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,430 to $178,850.
Employment stands at 270, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Durham records the highest median at $137,950. Of the 413 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 26th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,210 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $98,430 | −21.9% |
| Median (50th) | $130,690 | +3.7% |
| 75th | $178,850 | +41.9% |
| 90th | $208,050 | +65.0% |
| Mean | $140,450 | +11.4% |
Other metro areas in North Carolina
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Durham | $137,950 | 620 | |
| 2 | Rocky Mount | $130,720 | 180 | |
| 3 | Raleigh | $130,120 | 1,010 | |
| 4 | Charlotte | $128,640 | 2,540 | |
| 5 | Greenville | $128,600 | 150 | |
| 6 | Asheville | $125,140 | 360 | |
| 7 | Winston-Salem | $124,880 | 660 | |
| 8 | Greensboro | $124,570 | 1,040 | |
| 9 | Hickory | $124,290 | 640 | |
| 10 | Burlington | $112,690 | 180 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wilmington run 5.7% below the national average, so the median of $130,690 goes as far as $138,590 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$138,590US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,690 a year, 3.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,210 to $208,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Durham, at $137,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Industrial Production Managers in Wilmington, NC?
The median annual wage is $130,690, or $62.83 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 Wilmington, NC is 3.7% 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 Wilmington, NC earns more than $208,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,210 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 Durham, at $137,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Wilmington, NC. 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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