Industrial Production Managers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $111,990 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $53.84
10th percentile $68,060
90th percentile $190,070
Employed locally 550
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,060
    25th
    $87,870
    50th (median)
    $111,990
    75th
    $144,030
    90th
    $190,070

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 186% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 86% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $91,030
    Medical and Health Services Managers $102,090
    Sales Managers $125,110
    Construction Managers $95,370
    Managers, All Other $101,610
    Financial Managers $132,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Hickory, NC is $53.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Hickory, NC is 7.8% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $68,060 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,870.