Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Industrial Production Manager Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $118,800 This is the median salary for this occupation. Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. General Information Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Industrial Production Manager Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 65 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 65 openings per year are projected for Industrial Production Manager. +15.1% Employment Change Employment for Industrial Production Manager is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.1% between 2025 and 2030. $57.11 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $57.11/hour. Entry level workers are paid $33.78, while experienced workers are paid $74.18. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 641 Industrial Production Manager in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 738. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Industrial Production Manager are All Other Industries, Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing, and Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Industrial Production Manager include Production and Processing, Administration and Management, and Customer and Personal Service. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Industrial Production Manager is Bachelor's. 57% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®