Industrial Production Managers

SOC: 11-3051 O*NET: 11-3051.00
Median Salary
$121,440
per year
Job Growth
➑️ 1.9%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
17.1
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree or higher
Job Zone 4

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Overview

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Distribution by Percentile

Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.

10th
$72,864
25th
$97,152
50th (Median)
$121,440
75th
$145,728
90th
$182,160

Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.

Typical Benefits Package

Health & Wellness

  • βœ“Health Insurance
  • βœ“Dental Insurance
  • βœ“Vision Insurance
  • βœ“Mental Health Support
  • βœ“Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits

  • βœ“401(k) Retirement Plan
  • βœ“Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
  • βœ“Profit Sharing
  • βœ“Stock Options
  • βœ“Performance Bonuses

Work-Life Balance

  • βœ“Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
  • βœ“Paid Sick Leave
  • βœ“Flexible Work Arrangements
  • βœ“Remote Work Options
  • βœ“Parental Leave

Professional Development

  • βœ“Tuition Reimbursement
  • βœ“Professional Certifications
  • βœ“Conference Attendance
  • βœ“Training Programs
  • βœ“Mentorship Opportunities

Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.

Job Market Intelligence

Job Market Intelligence

Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk

Current Employment

National Employment:241,900

10-Year Outlook

Growth Rate:+1.9%
Annual Openings:17,100

Employment Projections

2024 (Current)241,900
Current
2034 (Projected)246,500
+1.9%
+4,600
Employment Change
+1.9%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection

Growth Category: More slowly than average

Key Growth Factors

    Standard growth expectations for this occupation

    Top Skills

    βœ“
    Monitoring
    Monitoring
    βœ“
    Coordination
    Coordination
    βœ“
    Critical Thinking
    Critical Thinking
    βœ“
    Judgment and Decision Making
    Judgment and Decision Making
    βœ“
    Speaking
    Speaking
    βœ“
    Active Listening
    Active Listening
    βœ“
    Time Management
    Time Management
    βœ“
    Reading Comprehension
    Reading Comprehension
    βœ“
    Management of Personnel Resources
    Management of Personnel Resources
    βœ“
    Systems Analysis
    Systems Analysis

    Key Knowledge Areas

    βœ“
    Production and Processing
    βœ“
    Administration and Management
    βœ“
    Customer and Personal Service
    βœ“
    Education and Training
    βœ“
    Mathematics
    βœ“
    Personnel and Human Resources
    βœ“
    English Language
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    Mechanical
    βœ“
    Engineering and Technology

    Education & Training

    Education Required

    Bachelor's degree or higher

    Experience Required

    A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience needed

    Job Training

    Significant preparation with related work experience