Industrial Production Managers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $106,800 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.35
10th percentile $77,850
90th percentile $186,800
Employed locally 120
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,850
    25th
    $95,740
    50th (median)
    $106,800
    75th
    $138,250
    90th
    $186,800

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 150% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 50% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Production Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $170,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,930
    Lexington Park, MD $167,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,190
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $159,110

    Nearby metros — Industrial Production Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $152,220
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $141,500
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $140,840
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $139,780
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $134,010
    Louisiana $133,050

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Production Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Ames, IA is $51.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.42 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Industrial Production Managers salaries?

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Ames, IA is 12.1% below the national median of $121,440. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Production Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $77,850 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,740.