Industrial Production Managers
SOC 11-3051 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers is $116,970, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $125,900, and an estimated 222,890 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +7.5% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -8.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 1.9% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Industrial Production Managers has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $116,970 | $116,970 | 222,890 |
| 2022 | $107,560 | $111,988 | 211,710 |
| 2021 | $103,150 | $115,991 | 192,270 |
| 2020 | $108,790 | $128,080 | 179,570 |
Nominal change
+7.5%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-8.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+1.9%
About average
Employment 2024
241,900
Projected 2034
246,500
Annual Openings
17,100
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Industrial Production Managers earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $116,970. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $154,140 | +31.8% | 140 |
| Delaware | $150,620 | +28.8% | 390 |
| Wyoming | $148,570 | +27% | 330 |
| Hawaii | $144,020 | +23.1% | 110 |
| Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $143,150 | +22.4% | 140 |
| New Jersey | $140,940 | +20.5% | 5,690 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $138,010 | +18% | 160 |
| Washington | $137,240 | +17.3% | 4,170 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $136,830 | +17% | 140 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $136,660 | +16.8% | 60 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$72,010
25th Pct
$91,590
Median
$116,970
75th Pct
$151,220
90th Pct
$190,480
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | CA | 7 | $198,750 |
| Rising Pharma Holdings Inc. | IL | 3 | $140,000 |
| TESLA, INC. | CA | 3 | $174,739 |
| ANANTA USA INC | CA | 2 | $90,500 |
| Adare Pharmaceuticals Inc | PA | 2 | $129,000 |
| ASML US, LLC | OR | 2 | $138,000 |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | TX | 2 | $158,114 |
| Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC | OH | 2 | $122,000 |
| Vecna Robotics, LLC | MA | 2 | $140,000 |
| Nautique Boat company, Inc. | FL | 2 | $113,017 |
| Pet Factory, LLC | IL | 2 | $123,760 |
| Nelson Global Products, Inc | IN | 2 | $130,000 |
| Hydro Extrusion USA, LLC | OH | 1 | $140,000 |
| Adventure Sports, Hawaii, Inc. | HI | 1 | $113,420 |
| Apple Inc. | TX | 1 | $233,800 |
| South Coast Air Quality Management District | CA | 1 | $122,016 |
| Sabert Corporation | IL | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pella Corporation | MA | 1 | $141,440 |
| Gilbane Federal | GU | 1 | $90,500 |
| Apnar Pharma LLP | NJ | 1 | $140,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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