Industrial Production Manager Salary in Kentucky (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Industrial Production Managers in Kentucky, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kentucky Median
$112,250
per year
Hourly Rate
$53.97
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $126,060
State Rank
#43 of 50
6,430 employed here

How much does an Industrial Production Manager make in Kentucky?

An Industrial Production Manager working in Kentucky earns a median salary of $112,250 per year, or about $53.97 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $126,060 for this occupation.

Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $73,530 while the top 10% make $187,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $91,490 and $145,070 a year.

Industrial Production Manager salary range in Kentucky

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$73,530$35.35
25th percentile (early career)$91,490$43.99
50th percentile (median)$112,250$53.97
75th percentile (experienced)$145,070$69.75
90th percentile (top earners)$187,950$90.36

How Kentucky compares

Kentucky ranks 43rd out of 50 states and territories for Industrial Production Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Delaware$153,000
2Wyoming$151,490
3Massachusetts$148,050
4New Jersey$147,260
5New Hampshire$146,590

Working as an Industrial Production Manager in Kentucky

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 Kentucky pay ($112,250) 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 Kentucky?
The median Industrial Production Manager salary in Kentucky is $112,250 per year, or about $53.97 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $73,530 at the entry level to $187,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Industrial Production Managers about 11% less than the national median of $126,060. Kentucky ranks 43rd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Industrial Production Managers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $112,250 a year. About 6,430 Industrial Production Managers are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.