Industrial Production Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Industrial Production Managers to increase by 2.6% between 2024 and 2034, from 252,100 to 258,600 jobs. Its estimate of 17,000 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($126,060), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (5 years or more) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
252,100
Projected employment (2034)
258,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
17,000
Pay & Preparation
$126,060
Bachelor's degree
5 years or more
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4.12/5) • Speaking (4.12/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Critical Thinking (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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