Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$78,000
- 25th Percentile — Junior$98,160
- 50th Percentile — Median$126,060
- 75th Percentile — Senior$161,880
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$205,520
The top 10% of Industrial Production Managers earn $205,520 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $78,000, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $162,230 | +20.9% |
| Washington | $158,510 | +18.1% |
| Delaware | $156,570 | +16.7% |
| New Hampshire | $156,150 | +16.4% |
| Colorado | $153,040 | +14.1% |
| New Jersey | $153,000 | +14.0% |
| Wyoming | $152,790 | +13.9% |
| District of Columbia | $150,610 | +12.3% |
| California | $146,860 | +9.5% |
| Louisiana | $143,040 | +6.6% |
| Virginia | $139,740 | +4.2% |
| New York | $139,540 | +4.0% |
| Connecticut | $139,480 | +4.0% |
| Maryland | $139,400 | +3.9% |
| New Mexico | $138,740 | +3.4% |
| Texas | $138,210 | +3.0% |
| Arizona | $137,500 | +2.5% |
| Minnesota | $136,480 | +1.7% |
| South Carolina | $136,170 | +1.5% |
| Illinois | $135,560 | +1.0% |
| North Carolina | $135,050 | +0.7% |
| Kansas | $134,560 | +0.3% |
| Rhode Island | $132,610 | -1.2% |
| Georgia | $132,340 | -1.4% |
| Hawaii | $132,200 | -1.5% |
| Maine | $131,090 | -2.3% |
| Florida | $131,000 | -2.4% |
| Indiana | $130,480 | -2.8% |
| Arkansas | $129,370 | -3.6% |
| Alabama | $129,300 | -3.6% |
| Montana | $129,160 | -3.7% |
| Tennessee | $128,350 | -4.3% |
| Michigan | $126,420 | -5.8% |
| Oregon | $125,890 | -6.2% |
| Mississippi | $125,490 | -6.5% |
| North Dakota | $125,190 | -6.7% |
| Utah | $124,640 | -7.1% |
| Oklahoma | $124,500 | -7.2% |
| Missouri | $124,090 | -7.5% |
| Kentucky | $124,010 | -7.6% |
| Vermont | $123,620 | -7.9% |
| West Virginia | $123,440 | -8.0% |
| Wisconsin (est.) | $123,436 | -8.0% |
| Nevada | $121,720 | -9.3% |
| Pennsylvania | $121,380 | -9.5% |
| Alaska | $121,290 | -9.6% |
| Ohio | $119,910 | -10.6% |
| Nebraska | $118,390 | -11.8% |
| Iowa | $118,060 | -12.0% |
| South Dakota | $117,070 | -12.7% |
| Idaho | $116,970 | -12.8% |
What Factors Affect Industrial Production Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Industrial Production Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: Massachusetts pays an average of $162,230, while Idaho pays $116,970 — a gap of $45,260 per year.
The middle half of Industrial Production Managers earn between $98,160 and $161,880 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,000, while the top 10% earn more than $205,520.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Industrial Production Managers?
The average salary for Industrial Production Managers in the United States is $134,170 per year, with a median of $126,060.
What is the starting salary for Industrial Production Managers?
Entry-level Industrial Production Managers typically earn between $78,000 and $98,160 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Industrial Production Managers the most?
Massachusetts pays Industrial Production Managers the most at $162,230 per year on average, followed by Washington ($158,510) and Delaware ($156,570).
How much do Industrial Production Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $134,170, Industrial Production Managers earn approximately $64.5 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Industrial Production Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 246,250 Industrial Production Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $134,170 and a median of $126,060 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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