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What is an alteration manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being an alteration manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.37 an hour? That's $36,136 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreAlteration ManagerUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $36,136

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.43%

Black or African American 6.25%

Hispanic or Latino 15.15%

Unknown 4.35%

White 67.35%

Gender

female 85.71%

male 14.29%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Alteration manager career paths

Key steps to become an alteration manager

  1. Explore alteration manager education requirements

    Most common alteration manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    54.7 %

    Associate

    23.3 %

    High School Diploma

    10.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific alteration manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service48.08%
    Alts13.24%
    Customer Satisfaction12.74%
    Payroll Goals9.93%
    Sales Floor8.29%
  3. Complete relevant alteration manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New alteration managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as an alteration manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real alteration manager resumes.
  4. Research alteration manager duties and responsibilities

    • Provide leadership and direction to facility management and program owners while motivating and interacting with employees to achieve continuous improvement.
    • Facilitate safety training meetings and exercises using Microsoft PowerPoint to help employees understand the potential safety hazards in their work environment.
    • Manage all secretarial functions for executive associates routinely operate office equipment including computer, POS, fax and adding machines.
  5. Apply for alteration manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for an alteration manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average alteration manager salary

The average alteration manager salary in the United States is $36,136 per year or $17 per hour. Alteration manager salaries range between $24,000 and $53,000 per year.

Average alteration manager salary
$36,136 Yearly
$17.37 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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