Salary guide, May 2025
FSQA Manager pay in Raleigh-Cary, NC
Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.
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The median annual wage for Industrial Production Managers in Raleigh-Cary, NC was $130,120 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025). The middle half of workers earned between $97,770 and $164,810.
The Raleigh-Cary, NC median is $4,060 above the national median of $126,060, both from BLS May 2025.
Broader occupation · SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers
BLS measures this broader occupation across industries. It does not publish a separate wage for this manufacturing title.
What should you know about raleigh-Cary, NC?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,110 | $97,770 | $130,120 | $164,810 | $215,140 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.56 | $47.00 | $62.56 | $79.24 | $103.43 |
BLS estimated 1,010 workers employed in this occupation in Raleigh-Cary, NC. Location quotient: 0.86.
What should you know about united States?
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78,000 | $98,160 | $126,060 | $161,880 | $205,520 |
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.50 | $47.19 | $60.61 | $77.83 | $98.81 |
What should you know about role pay against all occupations here?
The published FSQA Manager median is $130,120. The all-occupations median in Raleigh-Cary, NC is $51,990. Ratio: 2.50 (role median divided by all-occupations median, same units, BLS May 2025). Location quotient 0.86 measures how concentrated this occupation's employment is here against the nation. It is not a wage index.
What should you know about two BLS releases?
| Release period | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $86,320 | $119,380 | $160,550 |
| May 2025 | $97,770 | $130,120 | $164,810 |
These are two separate BLS estimates from different survey panels. The workers and employers behind them differ, so the gap is not like-for-like pay for the same workers and is not a growth rate. We show no percentage change.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers, Raleigh-Cary, NC. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. SOC 11-3051 Industrial Production Managers, U.S.. Official occupation data · Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15.
What should you know about nearby areas?
| Area | Median | 25th to 75th |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro, NC | $110,560 | $91,840 to $133,700 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $130,720 | $96,320 to $165,670 |
What does this data mean for your opening?
The Raleigh-Cary market reports a median salary of $130,120 for an FSQA Manager under the broad Industrial Production Managers category, SOC 11-3051. The median increased from $119,380 in May 2024 to $130,120 in May 2025, a medianChange of 10740. The middle band width for this occupation is 67040, spanning from a P25 of $97,770 to a P75 of $164,810.
Manufacturing Headhunters observes that this broader SOC mapping includes diverse leadership roles, not just those centered on food safety and quality management.
National industry row medians are $155,730 for Petroleum and Coal Products and $145,280 for Iron and Steel Mills. These are national industry benchmarks, not local FSQA pay data. Comparison metros include Goldsboro with a $110,560 median and Rocky Mount with a $130,720 median. BLS excludes non-wage components such as performance bonuses, meaning these figures are base salary only.
Job tasks require technical mastery of PCQI and HACCP standards, SQF Practitioner duties, and active management of GFSI audits. The location quotient for this area is 0.86, suggesting a more moderate concentration of these roles compared to the nation. The national median for production managers is $126,060, making the Raleigh median higher. Because of the broad occupation definition, users should expect variability based on specific plant requirements and scale. These are annual salary figures, not hourly, and do not incorporate candidate-specific experience or local market factors not identified in the BLS set.
Which pay questions should you settle before hiring?
How do audit certifications influence the reported salary?
Certifications like PCQI and HACCP are standard requirements for FSQA managers. These qualifications influence pay, but because they are mapped to a broader industrial manager category, the data doesn't isolate them as distinct pay factors.
Is the median change in Raleigh significant?
Yes, the medianChange of 10740 shows a measurable upward trend in the broader occupational band for industrial managers in the region over the past year.
What do the comparison metros suggest about FSQA pay?
Comparing Raleigh to Rocky Mount, which has a median of $130,720, shows that pay can be competitive even outside the primary metro center. Both areas fall under the same broad SOC category.
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