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Job outlook for general production managers in the United States
General production manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of general production manager jobs and the average general production manager salary over time.
General production manager jobs over time
General production manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74,409 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 70,919 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 74,608 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 73,625 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 72,326 | 0.02% |
Average general production manager salary over time
General production manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,434 | $15.59 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $31,639 | $15.21 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $31,180 | $14.99 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $30,380 | $14.61 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $29,818 | $14.34 | +2.6% |
General production manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of general production manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where general production managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for general production managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 287 | 41% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 1,892 | 33% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 2,108 | 32% |
| 4 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 974 | 31% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 292 | 30% |
| 6 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 1,408 | 29% |
| 7 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 1,287 | 29% |
| 8 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,542 | 28% |
| 9 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 3,151 | 27% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 2,787 | 27% |
| 11 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 789 | 27% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 2,192 | 26% |
| 13 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,713 | 26% |
| 14 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 493 | 26% |
| 15 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 481 | 26% |
| 16 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 349 | 26% |
| 17 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 148 | 26% |
| 18 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 1,509 | 25% |
| 19 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 3,026 | 24% |
| 20 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,302 | 23% |
Most common cities for general production managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massillon | 5 | 16% | $32,023 |
| 2 | Dodge City | 3 | 11% | $32,507 |
| 3 | Garden City | 3 | 11% | $32,670 |
| 4 | Springdale | 4 | 5% | $29,516 |
| 5 | Appleton | 3 | 4% | $34,915 |
| 6 | Greeley | 3 | 3% | $38,194 |
| 7 | Omaha | 4 | 1% | $33,963 |
| 8 | Austin | 3 | 0% | $30,258 |
General Production Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to general production manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the general production manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the general production manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of general production manager experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help General Production Managers earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.
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Updated November 7, 2020