Industrial Production Manager Salary
Industrial Production Managers earn a median $126,060 a year nationally. Management Occupations
U.S. median
$126,060
$60.61 per hour
Range
$78,000 – $205,520
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
246,250
across the U.S.
▲3.8%
Pay trend: The median for industrial production managers in the U.S. rose from $121,440 (May 2024) to $126,060 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.4%.
What industrial production managers do
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- 5 years or more
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.6% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 17,000
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 2.6% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 17,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Industrial Production Manager take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$97,428
per year · effective tax rate 22.7%
$8,119Monthly
$4,060Twice a month
$3,747Every 2 weeks
$46.84Hourly
- Federal income tax$18,988
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,816
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,828
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$97,428
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $78,000 | $37.50 | $63,703 |
| 25th percentile | $98,160 | $47.19 | $77,886 |
| Median (50th) | $126,060 | $60.61 | $97,428 |
| 75th percentile | $161,880 | $77.83 | $121,911 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $205,520 | $98.81 | $152,992 |
Best cities for industrial production managers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $133,870 | $102,766 | $104,195 | 6,060 |
| 2 | Seattle, WA | $151,580 | $114,871 | $103,363 | 3,400 |
| 3 | Boston, MA | $153,210 | $108,545 | $100,257 | 3,500 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $132,990 | $102,165 | $99,102 | 5,890 |
| 5 | Cincinnati, OH | $125,680 | $94,494 | $99,082 | 3,130 |
| 6 | Charlotte, NC | $128,640 | $94,567 | $97,144 | 2,540 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | $164,420 | $110,448 | $95,533 | 2,990 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $151,630 | $106,999 | $95,057 | 7,220 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $127,660 | $92,519 | $92,465 | 2,630 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $126,200 | $92,411 | $92,136 | 5,950 |
| 11 | Phoenix, AZ | $126,960 | $95,078 | $92,026 | 2,690 |
| 12 | Philadelphia, PA | $126,160 | $93,623 | $91,292 | 3,910 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $129,840 | $93,729 | $90,477 | 8,850 |
| 14 | Grand Rapids, MI | $114,410 | $84,706 | $88,654 | 2,360 |
| 15 | Cleveland, OH | $107,380 | $82,201 | $87,520 | 2,520 |
| 16 | Minneapolis, MN | $127,640 | $91,321 | $87,120 | 3,580 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $128,540 | $89,727 | $79,009 | 9,120 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $164,420
- Boston, MA — $153,210
- New York, NY — $151,630
- Seattle, WA — $151,580
- Houston, TX — $133,870
- Dallas, TX — $132,990
- Chicago, IL — $129,840
- Charlotte, NC — $128,640
- Los Angeles, CA — $128,540
- Atlanta, GA — $127,660
- Minneapolis, MN — $127,640
- Phoenix, AZ — $126,960
- Detroit, MI — $126,200
- Philadelphia, PA — $126,160
- Cincinnati, OH — $125,680
Industrial Production Manager salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $153,000 | +7.2% | $107,085 | $99,770 – $214,960 | 370 |
| Wyoming | $151,490 | −2.7% | $114,809 | $99,980 – $201,180 | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $148,050 | +6.8% | $105,276 | $99,920 – $227,080 | 4,470 |
| New Jersey | $147,260 | +1.5% | $104,728 | $91,410 – $218,150 | 6,780 |
| New Hampshire | $146,590 | +6.2% | $111,460 | $92,570 – $218,800 | 1,540 |
| Washington | $145,210 | +4.3% | $110,517 | $112,970 – $213,930 | 4,760 |
| Colorado | $141,020 | +2.6% | $102,157 | $86,460 – $230,410 | 1,730 |
| Connecticut | $134,780 | +2.2% | $97,451 | $91,360 – $202,560 | 3,360 |
| Louisiana | $133,210 | +0.1% | $98,705 | $79,350 – $213,350 | 2,680 |
| California | $132,620 | +2.7% | $92,084 | $80,950 – $222,020 | 25,130 |
| Maryland | $132,540 | — | $95,858 | $78,760 – $213,100 | 2,480 |
| Texas | $130,890 | +2.4% | $100,729 | $79,780 – $207,880 | 21,200 |
| New York | $130,470 | +1.4% | $93,785 | $81,960 – $206,450 | 6,630 |
| Virginia | $128,230 | +4.2% | $92,352 | $83,390 – $206,820 | 2,570 |
| Georgia | $127,820 | +2.8% | $92,620 | $75,720 – $194,480 | 5,510 |
| Illinois | $127,270 | +5.8% | $92,100 | $82,900 – $205,310 | 11,570 |
| South Carolina | $126,880 | +1.1% | $91,533 | $80,510 – $204,910 | 6,390 |
| North Carolina | $125,940 | +5.6% | $92,830 | $77,130 – $206,310 | 9,640 |
| Kansas | $125,750 | +2.5% | $90,999 | $82,340 – $203,680 | 2,420 |
| Arizona | $124,810 | −3.2% | $93,662 | $79,410 – $199,440 | 3,630 |
| Maine | $124,810 | +8.4% | $89,145 | $83,540 – $188,710 | 800 |
| New Mexico | $124,670 | +1.9% | $91,700 | $74,910 – $216,390 | 670 |
| Hawaii | $124,650 | −0.3% | $88,521 | $74,880 – $199,670 | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $124,420 | −18.3% | $88,700 | $97,220 – $202,030 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $124,120 | +6.8% | $91,808 | $79,660 – $192,120 | 940 |
| Minnesota | $123,580 | +6.2% | $88,853 | $79,020 – $218,510 | 5,080 |
| Alabama | $122,520 | +6.1% | $89,147 | $69,560 – $204,050 | 3,620 |
| Indiana | $121,500 | +15.4% | $90,751 | $78,410 – $207,820 | 9,400 |
| Montana | $120,690 | +0.6% | $88,277 | $79,990 – $182,400 | 270 |
| Michigan | $120,660 | +8.6% | $88,837 | $77,110 – $182,060 | 14,320 |
| Oklahoma | $120,570 | +10.9% | $88,771 | $69,990 – $185,730 | 2,140 |
| Florida | $119,870 | +9.9% | $93,159 | $66,250 – $212,910 | 9,480 |
| Tennessee | $119,430 | +12.3% | $92,849 | $74,980 – $198,520 | 6,310 |
| Oregon | $119,420 | +12.2% | $83,222 | $75,190 – $182,270 | 3,150 |
| Mississippi | $118,660 | +7.9% | $88,293 | $70,810 – $187,620 | 2,290 |
| Arkansas | $118,120 | +1.2% | $87,533 | $74,970 – $201,560 | 2,560 |
| Missouri | $117,660 | +10.9% | $87,011 | $71,840 – $183,200 | 4,110 |
| North Dakota | $116,050 | +2.0% | $89,467 | $76,180 – $181,530 | 490 |
| Utah | $115,290 | +6.4% | $85,714 | $73,740 – $189,080 | 2,590 |
| Vermont | $114,150 | +7.5% | $84,061 | $78,710 – $175,390 | 480 |
| Alaska | $113,280 | +9.1% | $88,522 | $70,640 – $175,600 | 410 |
| Nevada | $112,270 | +5.7% | $87,812 | $75,650 – $187,220 | 1,620 |
| Kentucky | $112,250 | +6.7% | $83,987 | $73,530 – $187,950 | 6,430 |
| West Virginia | $111,760 | +4.0% | $83,001 | $79,500 – $175,070 | 1,000 |
| Ohio | $109,340 | +5.9% | $83,526 | $73,180 – $171,100 | 14,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $109,140 | +2.7% | $82,259 | $71,950 – $180,750 | 10,200 |
| South Dakota | $107,490 | +1.6% | $84,449 | $82,620 – $162,240 | 720 |
| Idaho | $107,340 | +5.4% | $79,763 | $69,100 – $175,140 | 1,210 |
| Nebraska | $107,200 | +4.4% | $80,247 | $75,110 – $171,240 | 2,160 |
| Iowa | $106,510 | +1.5% | $80,364 | $74,830 – $171,910 | 3,620 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training and Development Manager | $133,000 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Administrative Services Manager | $114,130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $107,230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Facilities Manager | $106,660 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Purchasing Manager | $148,080 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Compensation and Benefits Manager | $149,230 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $175,140 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Fundraising Manager | $125,470 | Bachelor's degree | +5.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a industrial production manager make?
The national median salary for industrial production managers is $126,060 a year ($60.61 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,000 and the top 10% earn over $205,520. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays industrial production managers the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $153,000. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many industrial production managers are there in the U.S.?
About 246,250 people work as industrial production managers nationwide.