Industrial Production Managers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $131,810 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.37
10th percentile $78,160
90th percentile $213,920
Employed locally 2,260
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,160
    25th
    $98,660
    50th (median)
    $131,810
    75th
    $168,240
    90th
    $213,920

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 129% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 29% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $169,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,190
    Napa, CA $154,990
    Ithaca, NY $154,310
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $152,270
    Decatur, AL $146,990

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $119,600
    Managers, All Other $167,000
    Sales Managers $125,430
    Financial Managers $168,300
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $193,370
    Medical and Health Services Managers $160,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Production Managers make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in San Diego, CA is $63.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.54 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Industrial Production Managers salaries?

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in San Diego, CA is 8.5% above 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $78,160 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,660.