California Median
$132,620
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.76
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $126,060
State Rank
#10 of 50
25,130 employed here
How much does an Industrial Production Manager make in California?
Industrial Production Managers in California take home a median of $132,620 annually — roughly $63.76 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $126,060.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $80,950 while the top 10% make $222,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $102,490 and $173,660 a year.
Industrial Production Manager salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,950 | $38.92 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $102,490 | $49.27 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $132,620 | $63.76 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $173,660 | $83.49 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $222,020 | $106.74 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 50 states and territories for Industrial Production Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Industrial Production Manager salary in other states
Delaware $153,000Wyoming $151,490Massachusetts $148,050New Jersey $147,260New Hampshire $146,590Washington $145,210Colorado $141,020Connecticut $134,780Louisiana $133,210Maryland $132,540Texas $130,890New York $130,470Virginia $128,230Georgia $127,820Illinois $127,270South Carolina $126,880North Carolina $125,940Kansas $125,750Arizona $124,810Maine $124,810New Mexico $124,670Hawaii $124,650District of Columbia $124,420Rhode Island $124,120Minnesota $123,580Alabama $122,520Indiana $121,500Montana $120,690Michigan $120,660Oklahoma $120,570Florida $119,870Tennessee $119,430Oregon $119,420Mississippi $118,660Arkansas $118,120Missouri $117,660North Dakota $116,050Utah $115,290Vermont $114,150Alaska $113,280Nevada $112,270Kentucky $112,250West Virginia $111,760Ohio $109,340Pennsylvania $109,140South Dakota $107,490Idaho $107,340Nebraska $107,200Iowa $106,510
Working as an Industrial Production Manager in California
Nationally, about 246,000 people work as Industrial Production Managers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($132,620) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Industrial Production Manager make in California?
The median Industrial Production Manager salary in California is $132,620 per year, or about $63.76 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,950 at the entry level to $222,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Industrial Production Managers about 5% more than the national median of $126,060. California ranks 10th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Industrial Production Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $132,620 a year. About 25,130 Industrial Production Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.