Industrial Production Managers Salary
Industrial Production Managers in Helena, MT make a median of $133,010 a year, or about $63.95 an hour. The range runs from $92K at the entry level to $173K for experienced workers.
So what does $133K get you in Helena?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Helena’s Regional Price Parity (95.7). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Helena
Industrial production managers pay in Helena tracks closely to the national median, $133K locally vs. $126K nationwide, a 6% difference. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,404/month, 17.7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for industrial production managers in metros near Helena, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Billings | $129K | , |
| Bozeman | $124K | , |
| Boise City | $109K | , |
| Sioux Falls | $108K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Helena, MT
Entry-level industrial production managers (10th percentile) start around $92K. Mid-career wages sit at $133K. Top earners bring in $173K or more, a $81K spread from bottom to top.
Industrial Production Managers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Industrial Production Managers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $153K | +21% | 370 |
| Wyoming | $151K | +20% | 390 |
| Massachusetts | $148K | +17% | 4,470 |
| New Jersey | $147K | +17% | 6,780 |
| New Hampshire | $147K | +16% | 1,540 |
| Washington | $145K | +15% | 4,760 |
| Colorado | $141K | +12% | 1,730 |
| Connecticut | $135K | +7% | 3,360 |
| Louisiana | $133K | +6% | 2,680 |
| California | $133K | +5% | 25,130 |
| Maryland | $133K | +5% | 2,480 |
| Texas | $131K | +4% | 21,200 |
| New York | $130K | +3% | 6,630 |
| Virginia | $128K | +2% | 2,570 |
| Georgia | $128K | +1% | 5,510 |
| Illinois | $127K | +1% | 11,570 |
| South Carolina | $127K | +1% | 6,390 |
| North Carolina | $126K | -0% | 9,640 |
| Kansas | $126K | -0% | 2,420 |
| Maine | $125K | -1% | 800 |
| Arizona | $125K | -1% | 3,630 |
| New Mexico | $125K | -1% | 670 |
| Hawaii | $125K | -1% | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $124K | -1% | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $124K | -2% | 940 |
| Minnesota | $124K | -2% | 5,080 |
| Alabama | $123K | -3% | 3,620 |
| Indiana | $122K | -4% | 9,400 |
| Montana | $121K | -4% | 270 |
| Michigan | $121K | -4% | 14,320 |
| Oklahoma | $121K | -4% | 2,140 |
| Florida | $120K | -5% | 9,480 |
| Tennessee | $119K | -5% | 6,310 |
| Oregon | $119K | -5% | 3,150 |
| Mississippi | $119K | -6% | 2,290 |
| Arkansas | $118K | -6% | 2,560 |
| Missouri | $118K | -7% | 4,110 |
| North Dakota | $116K | -8% | 490 |
| Utah | $115K | -9% | 2,590 |
| Vermont | $114K | -9% | 480 |
| Alaska | $113K | -10% | 410 |
| Nevada | $112K | -11% | 1,620 |
| Kentucky | $112K | -11% | 6,430 |
| West Virginia | $112K | -11% | 1,000 |
| Ohio | $109K | -13% | 14,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $109K | -13% | 10,200 |
| South Dakota | $107K | -15% | 720 |
| Idaho | $107K | -15% | 1,210 |
| Nebraska | $107K | -15% | 2,160 |
| Iowa | $107K | -16% | 3,620 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a industrial production manager afford a 2BR apartment alone in Helena?
Yes — at the median salary of $133K, rent takes 17.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,404/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for industrial production managers in Helena?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new industrial production managers typically earn — is $92K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,501/month. At HUD’s $1,404/month FMR, rent would take 26% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is industrial production manager a high-paying job in Helena?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $133K locally vs. $126K nationally, a 6% difference.
How does Helena compare to the national average for industrial production managers?
Helena pays $133K median vs. the U.S. average of $126K — that’s +6%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $139K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do industrial production managers make in Helena, MT?
The median is $133,010 a year, that works out to about $64 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $91,690, and experienced industrial production managers can clear $172,850. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $133K enough to live in Helena?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,910/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,404/month, which eats 17.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a industrial production managers salary go in Helena?
Helena has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median industrial production managers salary is worth about $138,986 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do industrial production managers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.