Industrial Production Managers Salary in Wilmington, NC

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

Median annual salary $120,370 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $57.87
10th percentile $61,610
90th percentile $212,020
Employed locally 240
National median $121,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,610
    25th
    $82,020
    50th (median)
    $120,370
    75th
    $165,010
    90th
    $212,020

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Production Managers salary vs area income 163% Median Industrial Production Managers salary is 63% 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 Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $89,570
    Construction Managers $100,570
    Sales Managers $119,170
    Medical and Health Services Managers $101,590
    Managers, All Other $120,740
    Financial Managers $132,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Production Managers in Wilmington, NC is $57.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Industrial Production Managers salary in Wilmington, NC is 0.9% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Industrial Production Managers (10th percentile) earn around $61,610 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,020.