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.

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.