Salary distribution
Where Texas industrial production managers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,510 and $164,260, with a median of $127,840.
Industrial Production Managers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 147 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $134,640. 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.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 22 | $86,180 |
| Level II — qualified | 46 | $121,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 32 | $142,768 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 25 | $167,440 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Industrial Production Managers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | Technical Program Manager | 31 | $151,000 |
| Apple Inc. | Supply Demand Planning Manager | 9 | $155,600 |
| NextDecade LNG LLC | Board Operator, ISBL | 8 | $159,880 |
| Marsol Technologies, Inc. | PRODUCTION MANAGER | 2 | $103,200 |
| Fusion Packaging I. L.P. | Sr. Quality Manager | 2 | $150,000 |
| Vitro Flat Glass LLC | Quality Manager | 2 | $112,500 |
| Flextronics International USA, Inc. | Global Program Manager | 2 | $147,500 |
| Konec USA LLC | Production Associate Manager | 2 | $82,700 |
| Infoshare Systems Inc | Operations Territory Manager | 2 | $89,101 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | Plant Manager III | 2 | $126,734 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Mgr Technical Programs at Tesla, Inc.$192,760AustinDecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-492857
- Engineering Manager - KBGFJG361441-1 at Cargill, Incorporated (US)$146,550WacoDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-492121
- Quality Manager at WestRock Services, LLC$122,001MesquiteDecided Dec 18, 2025I-200-25345-474777
- CS Line Manager 1 at ASML US, LLC$110,552AustinDecided Dec 17, 2025I-200-25344-470761
- Head of Operations at ClearCorrect Operating, LLC$231,426Round RockDecided Nov 20, 2025I-200-25317-404793
- Lead, Laboratory at NextDecade LNG LLC$170,000Port IsabelDecided Nov 18, 2025I-203-25314-392855
- Director of Engineering at MARTIN SPROCKET & GEAR, INC.$111,405ArlingtonDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-388066
- PRODUCTION MANAGER at Marsol Technologies, Inc.$103,200HoustonDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-347732
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.
Industrial Production Managers pay by experience level in Texas
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.
Industrial Production Managers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 69 certified offers. The most common variant is Quality Manager at a median of $122,001.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Manager | Fusion Packaging I. L.P. | 13 | $122,001 |
| Technical Program Manager | Tesla, Inc. | 12 | $158,195 |
| Manager, Continuous Improvement & Project Management | Tesla, Inc. | 8 | $121,888 |
| Director, RFO Production Operations | NextDecade LNG LLC | 5 | $167,440 |
| Product Launch Engineer, MY / Cybertruck Battery Pack | Tesla, Inc. | 5 | $109,725 |
| PRODUCTION MANAGER | Marsol Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $101,600 |
| Supply Demand Planning Manager | Apple Inc. | 4 | $166,000 |
| Board Operator, ISBL | NextDecade LNG LLC | 4 | $145,600 |
| Senior Technical Project Manager | Tesla, Inc. | 4 | $133,067 |
| Staff Product Manager | Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $175,455 |
| Operations Territory Manager | Infoshare Systems Inc | 3 | $101,629 |
| Plant Manager | International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 3 | $126,734 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Industrial Production Managers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 145 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $138,952.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Tesla, Inc. | 114 | $138,952 |
| Professional services | Marsol Technologies, Inc. | 9 | $111,707 |
| Technology and software | Infoshare Systems Inc | 7 | $101,629 |
| Energy and utilities | Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 5 | $186,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Air Compressor Solutions | 4 | $115,466 |
| Finance and insurance | LendAPI Inc. | 2 | $110,000 |
| Transportation and logistics | Southwest Airlines Co. | 2 | $139,298 |
| Education | UT Southwestern Medical Center | 1 | $137,280 |
| Healthcare | Erika of Texas, Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. company | 1 | $80,080 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.4 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Administration and Management
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 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
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
- 02
Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.
- 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.
- 04
Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
- 05
Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
- 06
Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
- 07
Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.
- 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, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for industrial production managers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$132,180
- Dallas$130,230
- Austin$129,360
- San Antonio$123,590
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Industrial Production Managers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers in Texas is $127,840.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Industrial Production Managers?
- The Texas median is +7.5% versus the BLS national figure of $118,896.
- What is the salary range for Industrial Production Managers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $76,420 and the 90th-percentile at $206,280, 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.
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.