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Industrial Production Managers salary in North Carolina

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Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 27, 2026
Median annual$119,270
Mean annual$128,780
Range (10th to 90th)$68,920 to $200,770
North Carolina employment9,340
State vs national+0.3% vs national

Salary distribution

Where North Carolina industrial production managers fall on the wage curve.

Annual wage distribution

Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)

10TH$68,92025TH$91,550MEDIAN$119,27075TH$155,58090TH$200,770

The middle 50% of workers earn between $91,550 and $155,580, with a median of $119,270.

Real disclosed salaries

Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina: actual employer-disclosed pay

Public records from 46 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $128,835. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.

By DOL wage level

DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.

LevelFilingsMedian offer
Level I — entry5$87,360
Level II — qualified17$109,803
Level III — experienced7$141,500
Level IV — fully competent8$160,483

Top employers filing for this role

Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.

EmployerMost-filed titleFilingsMedian
SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.Manager - Mechanical Design Engineering - LV2$130,728
TE Connectivity CorporationManager - Supplier Development2$135,000
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. USAManufacturing, Science & Technology (MSAT) Manager2$140,603
Quest IT Solutions IncQA Supervisor2$99,299
Forsite Development, Inc.Power Plant Manager2$106,808
Eli Lilly and CompanySr. Principal Engineer - Packaging Lead2$136,500
CSL Behring L.L.C.Head Packaging Innovation1$174,185
CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.Director, Manufacturing Performance IPG1$185,000
BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATIONProduct Systems Manager1$130,000
Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLCCentral Manufacturing Quality Leader1$97,302

Recent sample filings

A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.

  • Manager - Mechanical Design Engineering - LV at SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    $156,790
    WENDELLDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501406
  • Head Packaging Innovation at CSL Behring L.L.C.
    $174,185
    Holly SpringsDecided Dec 22, 2025I-200-25349-482527
  • Director, Manufacturing Performance IPG at CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
    $185,000
    SemoraDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-478075
  • Product Systems Manager at BSH HOME APPLIANCES CORPORATION
    $130,000
    New BernDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-475889
  • Manager - Supplier Development at TE Connectivity Corporation
    $160,000
    GreensboroDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-472906
  • Central Manufacturing Quality Leader at Meritor Heavy Vehicle Systems, LLC
    $97,302
    MAXTONDecided Dec 3, 2025I-200-25329-435292
  • QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER at PISGAH LABORATORIES, INC
    $117,600
    Pisgah ForestDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-359414
  • Manufacturing, Science & Technology (MSAT) Manager at Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. USA
    $141,589
    MonroeDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-347704

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.

By seniority

Industrial Production Managers pay by experience level in North Carolina

Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.

Specialties

Industrial Production Managers specialties in North Carolina

Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 8 certified offers. The most common variant is Quality Manager at a median of $128,211.

SpecialtyTop employerFilingsMedian offer
Quality ManagerHSP US, LLC5$128,211
Manager, Supply PlanningMANN HUMMEL Filtration Technology US LLC3$141,500

Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.

Pay by industry

Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina, by industry

Median offered wage across 44 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $129,458.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
ManufacturingSIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.29$129,458
Technology and softwareQuest IT Solutions Inc5$135,000
Professional servicesSiemens Mobility, Inc.5$127,000
Retail and wholesaleGlenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. USA3$139,616
Energy and utilitiesForsite Development, Inc.2$106,808

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Wage trend

Median annual wage in North Carolina over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.

Median annual wage, North Carolina2023 to 2024
$112,9602023$119,2702024

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.

10-year outlook

Growth 2024 → 2034

+1.9%

Projected annual openings

BLS outlook

Slower than average

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the median salary for Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina?
According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina is $119,270.
How does North Carolina compare to the national median for Industrial Production Managers?
The North Carolina median is +0.3% versus the BLS national figure of $118,896.
What is the salary range for Industrial Production Managers in North Carolina?
BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $68,920 and the 90th-percentile at $200,770, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
Is Industrial Production Managers a growing field?
BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 1.9% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
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. Wage data reflects BLS estimates 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.