Industrial Production Managers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $105,220 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $50.59
10th percentile $74,150
90th percentile $163,330
Employed locally 520
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,150
    25th
    $88,200
    50th (median)
    $105,220
    75th
    $130,760
    90th
    $163,330

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 125% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 25% 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 Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$93,750
    Financial Managers$143,600
    Computer and Information Systems Managers$147,160
    Medical and Health Services Managers$103,370
    Managers, All Other$139,520
    Chief Executives$213,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Production Managers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Des Moines, IA is $50.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.56 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Industrial Production Managers salaries?

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Des Moines, IA is 13.4% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $74,150 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,200.