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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Industrial Production Managers salary in San Jose, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the San Jose metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026
Median annual$169,930
Mean annual$180,990
Range (10th to 90th)Not published
San Jose, California employment2,250
State vs national+42.9% vs national

Salary distribution

Where San Jose industrial production managers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    5 years or more

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Administration and Management

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Coordination

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Monitoring

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Speaking

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Technical

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.

  2. 02

    Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.

  3. 03

    Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

  4. 04

    Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

  5. 05

    Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.

  6. 06

    Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.

  7. 07

    Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.

  8. 08

    Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.

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Other metros in California

How the San Jose metro compares to other major California metro areas for industrial production managers.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Industrial Production Managers in San Jose, California?
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers in the San Jose metropolitan area is $169,930.
Does San Jose pay more than the California state average for Industrial Production Managers?
The San Jose metro median is +31.6% versus the California state median of $129,160.
How does San Jose compare to the national median for Industrial Production Managers?
The San Jose metro median is +42.9% versus the BLS national figure of $118,896.
What education is required for Industrial Production Managers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Jose CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.