Industry Benchmark Matrix · 2026
Official BLS OEWS Survey Data
Industrial Operations Salary Directory
Data updated · Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Methodology
Advanced manufacturing, CNC operations, industrial maintenance, and plant engineering compensation.
Industry Median Wage
$99,080
Annual Statutory Base
Top-Paying Role
Industrial Production Managers
$126,060 / year
Typical Work Year
2,080 hrs
40 hrs / week standard
Specialties Benchmarked
3 Occupations
BLS Standard SOC Codes
Industry Sectors
Comparative Wage Percentiles & Hourly Breakdown
Official BLS OEWS distribution across entry (10th), junior (25th), median (50th), and senior/master (90th) tiers.
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| Occupation & Code | Entry (10th %) | National Median (50th %) | Top Tier (90th %) | Median Hourly | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Industrial Production Managers
SOC 11-3051 · Finance & Management
|
$78,000 | $126,060 | $205,520 | $60.61/hr | Profile |
|
Facilities Managers
SOC 11-3013 · Finance & Management
|
$64,480 | $106,660 | $176,120 | $51.28/hr | Profile |
|
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041 · Industrial Manufacturing
|
$46,120 | $64,520 | $95,170 | $31.02/hr | Profile |
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Industrial Operations Salary Directory Overview
2026 BLS OEWS wage benchmarks for Industrial Operations careers: national median pay, 10th to 90th percentile distributions & the top paying metropolitan. Official 2026 economic data for Industrial Operations compiled from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS surveys, HUD Fair Market Rents, and statutory tax codes.