Industrial Production Managers Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $134,770 +11% vs national
Median hourly $64.79
10th percentile $76,540
90th percentile $209,720
Employed locally 140
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,540
    25th
    $97,000
    50th (median)
    $134,770
    75th
    $167,250
    90th
    $209,720

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 123% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 23% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $108,150
    Sales Managers $100,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $136,030
    Financial Managers $160,250
    Managers, All Other $162,740
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $190,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Production Managers make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Santa Cruz, CA is $64.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.43 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Industrial Production Managers salaries?

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 11% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $76,540 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,000.