Industrial Production Managers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $115,890 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $55.71
10th percentile $65,400
90th percentile $187,490
Employed locally 340
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,400
    25th
    $85,110
    50th (median)
    $115,890
    75th
    $147,130
    90th
    $187,490

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 167% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 67% 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
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $170,200
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,190
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $159,110
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $131,560
    Ponce, PR $126,990
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $125,540

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $88,290
    Medical and Health Services Managers $103,200
    Construction Managers $97,620
    Managers, All Other $105,030
    Sales Managers $107,500
    Food Service Managers $62,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Asheville, NC is $55.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Asheville, NC is 4.6% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $65,400 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,110.