Industrial Production Managers Employment and Wages in 2022

In 2022, the Industrial Production Managers occupation accounted for over 212 thousand jobs in the United States, reflecting an increase of 10.1% from 2021. The annual mean wage in 2022 was $120,900, and the median wage was $107,560. Compared to the national average for all occupations, the wages for this occupation were higher by 95.3%.

Industry Sub-Groups

Among industry sectors, Manufacturing held the largest number of jobs for the Industrial Production Managers occupation, employing over 160 thousand people in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sector was $117,670, with a median wage of $105,190. There was an increase in wage variance to the national average compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -3% to -2.7%, indicating industry sector wages outpaced national wage trends.

Wholesale Trade accounted for a substantial employment share for this occupation, with 13 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage for this sub-group was $115,220, and the median wage was $102,130. In terms of wage variance to the national average, there was a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from -4.1% to -4.7%.

The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector also had considerable industry employment, with approximately 11 thousand people employed in 2022. The annual mean wage in this sub-group was $152,700 and the median wage was $140,080. The wage variance to the national average experienced a decrease compared to 2021, with the variance shifting from 28.1% to 26.3%.

Highest Location Concentration

When we examine the top locations in terms of proportional employment within the Industrial Production Managers occupation, we find that Columbus, IN had the highest concentration of jobs (6.3 times the national occupational employment share). The location had an annual mean wage in 2022, at $97,580, and a median wage of $94,370. The location variance to the national average was -19.3%. Decatur, IL had the next highest concentration of jobs (5.7 times the national occupational employment share) and an annual mean wage of $113,330 and a median wage of $100,550. The industry variance to the national average was -6.3%. Elkhart-Goshen, IN had 4.3 times the national occupational employment share and an annual mean wage of $98,200 and a median wage of $91,090. The industry variance to the national average was -18.8%.

Summary

In 2022, the Industrial Production Managers occupation experienced significant growth in the United States, boasting over 212 thousand jobs, marking a notable increase of 10.1% from the previous year. Professionals in this field commanded robust wages, with an annual mean wage reaching $120,900 and a median wage of $107,560, surpassing the national average for all occupations by 95.3%. Manufacturing emerged as the dominant industry sector, employing the majority of individuals in this occupation, with wage variance slightly increasing compared to the previous year. Conversely, Wholesale Trade witnessed a slight decrease in wage variance, while the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector experienced a moderate decline. Examining location concentration, Columbus, IN, emerged as the top location in terms of proportional employment, although offering wages below the national average. Conversely, areas like Decatur, IL, and Elkhart-Goshen, IN, presented significant employment shares with wage differentials relative to the national average.

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