Industrial Production Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for industrial production managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $134,170 ≈ $65/hr
National median salary $126,060
Total employment 246,250 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.9%
Slower than average
Annual openings 17,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 241,900 → 246,500 (+4,600)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Massachusetts$162,230
- Washington$158,510
- Delaware$156,570
- New Hampshire$156,150
- Colorado$153,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Idaho$116,970
- South Dakota$117,070
- Iowa$118,060
- Nebraska$118,390
- Ohio$119,910
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $162,230 | $148,050 | $78 | +20.9% | 4,470 |
| 2 | Washington | $158,510 | $145,210 | $76 | +18.1% | 4,760 |
| 3 | Delaware | $156,570 | $153,000 | $75 | +16.7% | 370 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $156,150 | $146,590 | $75 | +16.4% | 1,540 |
| 5 | Colorado | $153,040 | $141,020 | $74 | +14.1% | 1,730 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $153,000 | $147,260 | $74 | +14% | 6,780 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $152,790 | $151,490 | $73 | +13.9% | 390 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $150,610 | $124,420 | $72 | +12.3% | 50 |
| 9 | California | $146,860 | $132,620 | $71 | +9.5% | 25,130 |
| 10 | Louisiana | $143,040 | $133,210 | $69 | +6.6% | 2,680 |
| 11 | Virginia | $139,740 | $128,230 | $67 | +4.2% | 2,570 |
| 12 | New York | $139,540 | $130,470 | $67 | +4% | 6,630 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $139,480 | $134,780 | $67 | +4% | 3,360 |
| 14 | Maryland | $139,400 | $132,540 | $67 | +3.9% | 2,480 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $138,740 | $124,670 | $67 | +3.4% | 670 |
| 16 | Texas | $138,210 | $130,890 | $66 | +3% | 21,200 |
| 17 | Arizona | $137,500 | $124,810 | $66 | +2.5% | 3,630 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $136,480 | $123,580 | $66 | +1.7% | 5,080 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $136,170 | $126,880 | $65 | +1.5% | 6,390 |
| 20 | Illinois | $135,560 | $127,270 | $65 | +1% | 11,570 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $135,050 | $125,940 | $65 | +0.7% | 9,640 |
| 22 | Kansas | $134,560 | $125,750 | $65 | +0.3% | 2,420 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $132,610 | $124,120 | $64 | -1.2% | 940 |
| 24 | Georgia | $132,340 | $127,820 | $64 | -1.4% | 5,510 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $132,200 | $124,650 | $64 | -1.5% | 130 |
| 26 | Maine | $131,090 | $124,810 | $63 | -2.3% | 800 |
| 27 | Florida | $131,000 | $119,870 | $63 | -2.4% | 9,480 |
| 28 | Indiana | $130,480 | $121,500 | $63 | -2.8% | 9,400 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $129,370 | $118,120 | $62 | -3.6% | 2,560 |
| 30 | Alabama | $129,300 | $122,520 | $62 | -3.6% | 3,620 |
| 31 | Montana | $129,160 | $120,690 | $62 | -3.7% | 270 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $128,350 | $119,430 | $62 | -4.3% | 6,310 |
| 33 | Michigan | $126,420 | $120,660 | $61 | -5.8% | 14,320 |
| 34 | Oregon | $125,890 | $119,420 | $61 | -6.2% | 3,150 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $125,490 | $118,660 | $60 | -6.5% | 2,290 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $125,190 | $116,050 | $60 | -6.7% | 490 |
| 37 | Utah | $124,640 | $115,290 | $60 | -7.1% | 2,590 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $124,500 | $120,570 | $60 | -7.2% | 2,140 |
| 39 | Missouri | $124,090 | $117,660 | $60 | -7.5% | 4,110 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $124,010 | $112,250 | $60 | -7.6% | 6,430 |
| 41 | Vermont | $123,620 | $114,150 | $59 | -7.9% | 480 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $123,440 | $111,760 | $59 | -8% | 1,000 |
| 43 | Nevada | $121,720 | $112,270 | $59 | -9.3% | 1,620 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $121,380 | $109,140 | $58 | -9.5% | 10,200 |
| 45 | Alaska | $121,290 | $113,280 | $58 | -9.6% | 410 |
| 46 | Ohio | $119,910 | $109,340 | $58 | -10.6% | 14,290 |
| 47 | Nebraska | $118,390 | $107,200 | $57 | -11.8% | 2,160 |
| 48 | Iowa | $118,060 | $106,510 | $57 | -12% | 3,620 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $117,070 | $107,490 | $56 | -12.7% | 720 |
| 50 | Idaho | $116,970 | $107,340 | $56 | -12.8% | 1,210 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 499 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester-Nashua, NH | $174,360 | $172,130 | 700 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $171,140 | $179,590 | 2,210 |
| 3 | Lexington Park, MD | $167,040 | $170,080 | 60 |
| 4 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $166,030 | $159,820 | 240 |
| 5 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $165,260 | $160,980 | 160 |
| 6 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $164,870 | $157,780 | 140 |
| 7 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $164,420 | $171,530 | 2,990 |
| 8 | Longview-Kelso, WA | $163,970 | $164,770 | 100 |
| 9 | Boulder, CO | $162,040 | $165,640 | 230 |
| 10 | Napa, CA | $161,220 | $165,110 | 240 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing industrial production managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solar Electric Power Generation | $187,100 | $200,550 | 30 |
| 2 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $181,900 | $192,770 | 560 |
| 3 | Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction | $181,010 | $172,460 | 90 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $176,320 | $181,730 | 550 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $176,260 | $185,580 | 4,060 |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $176,260 | $185,580 | 4,060 |
| 7 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $174,630 | $170,030 | 40 |
| 8 | Hydroelectric Power Generation | $172,330 | $167,560 | 80 |
| 9 | Real Estate | $171,130 | $170,780 | 40 |
| 10 | Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | $168,630 | $173,970 | 2,620 |
| 11 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $167,050 | $157,590 | 60 |
| 12 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $166,280 | $166,180 | 210 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
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Education level
Full-time vs part-time
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do industrial production managers make in the U.S.?
The median industrial production managers salary in the United States is $126,060 per year (mean $134,170), and about 80% earn between $78,000 and $205,520.
How much do industrial production managers make per hour?
Roughly $65 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $134,170 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays industrial production managers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest average pay for industrial production managers at $162,230 per year (median $148,050).
What is the job outlook for industrial production managers?
Employment is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 17,100 openings per year.
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