Production Manager salary in Detroit, MI
Based on 65 certified H-1B filings in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Novi, Plymouth, Canton.
Also listed as: Plant Manager
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $104,878 |
| 25th | $120,000 |
| 50th (median) | $130,200 |
| 75th | $146,307 |
| 90th | $178,997 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $122,778 | $87,000 | $167,272 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $117,349 | $98,410 | $131,083 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $124,363 | $107,828 | $145,435 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $116,693 | $107,167 | $137,196 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $125,511 | $100,610 | $141,201 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $125,278 | $113,357 | $137,829 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $137,917 | $120,060 | $151,098 | 35 |
Cost of living
Detroit's median Production Manager salary of $130,200 is worth about $129,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Detroit = 100.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Industrial Production Managers in the Detroit, MI area earned a median of $126,200 in May 2025 (5,950 employed). The H-1B median here is $130,200, 3% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fca | too few | 6 |
| Ford | too few | 3 |
| Faurecia Interior Systems | too few | 2 |
| KUKA Robotics | too few | 2 |
| LM Manufacturing | too few | 2 |
| Minth North America | too few | 2 |
| Saeyon | too few | 2 |
| Skf | too few | 2 |
| Webasto Roof Systems | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $118,956 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $128,100 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | $156,763 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-level · Level II | $105,144 | $118,956 | 21 |
| Senior · Level III | $125,341 | $128,100 | 16 |
| Expert · Level IV | $146,307 | $156,763 | 20 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.