Best cities for a factory manager

The best cities for factory managers are Wichita, KS, Oklahoma City, OK, and Tulsa, OK, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for factory managers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for factory managers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a factory manager or considering a move, this list of the best cities for factory managers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for factory managers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a factory manager. While the absolute best city for factory managers is Wichita, KS, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for factory managers in 2025

1. Wichita, KS

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$95,508
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$150,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Oklahoma City, OK

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$95,238
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$149,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Tulsa, OK

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$94,143
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$147,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Raleigh, NC

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$105,747
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$152,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Anchorage, AK

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$133,844
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$94,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$188,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Durham, NC

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$105,716
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$73,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$152,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Reno, NV

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$104,261
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$66,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$163,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Charlotte, NC

Total factory manager jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$103,667
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$70,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$151,000
Location quotient:	3.85

9. Greensboro, NC

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$105,128
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$72,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$152,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Cleveland, OH

Total factory manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$88,883
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$129,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for factory managers

Wichita, KS
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
Raleigh, NC
Anchorage, AK
Durham, NC
Reno, NV
Charlotte, NC
Greensboro, NC
Cleveland, OH

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Detailed list of the best cities for a factory manager

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Wichita, KS	$95,508	$60,000	389,902	-
2	Oklahoma City, OK	$95,238	$60,000	638,367	-
3	Tulsa, OK	$94,143	$60,000	403,090	-
4	Raleigh, NC	$105,747	$73,000	458,880	-
5	Anchorage, AK	$133,844	$94,000	298,192	-
6	Durham, NC	$105,716	$73,000	263,016	-
7	Reno, NV	$104,261	$66,000	245,255	-
8	Charlotte, NC	$103,667	$70,000	842,051	3
9	Greensboro, NC	$105,128	$72,000	287,027	-
10	Cleveland, OH	$88,883	$60,000	385,809	-
11	Winston-Salem, NC	$104,799	$71,000	242,203	-
12	Philadelphia, PA	$94,353	$65,000	1,567,872	-
13	Toledo, OH	$88,157	$60,000	278,508	-
14	Columbus, OH	$87,737	$59,000	860,090	-
15	Las Vegas, NV	$96,926	$61,000	632,912	-
16	North Las Vegas, NV	$96,760	$61,000	238,702	-
17	Laredo, TX	$96,671	$63,000	257,156	-
18	El Paso, TX	$96,449	$62,000	683,080	-
19	Henderson, NV	$96,397	$61,000	292,969	-
20	Pittsburgh, PA	$93,021	$64,000	303,625	-
21	Detroit, MI	$92,516	$63,000	672,795	-
22	San Antonio, TX	$95,584	$62,000	1,492,510	-
23	Lubbock, TX	$93,586	$59,000	252,506	-
24	Corpus Christi, TX	$96,162	$63,000	325,733	-
25	Austin, TX	$95,003	$62,000	947,890	-
26	Houston, TX	$94,954	$62,000	2,303,482	-
27	Fort Worth, TX	$92,822	$60,000	854,113	-
28	Portland, OR	$102,038	$66,000	639,863	3
29	Arlington, TX	$92,802	$60,000	392,772	-
30	Dallas, TX	$92,623	$60,000	1,317,929	1
31	Irving, TX	$92,567	$59,000	238,289	-
32	Garland, TX	$92,356	$59,000	234,943	-
33	Nashville, TN	$87,002	$57,000	660,388	-
34	Brookhaven, NY	$109,480	$76,000	486,040	-
35	Islip, NY	$109,374	$76,000	335,543	-
36	Plano, TX	$92,192	$59,000	286,057	-
37	Omaha, NE	$91,037	$58,000	446,970	7
38	Oyster Bay, NY	$109,267	$76,000	293,214	-
39	Milwaukee, WI	$89,393	$60,000	595,047	-
40	Hempstead, NY	$109,200	$76,000	759,757	-
41	Madison, WI	$88,636	$59,000	252,551	-
42	Glendale, AZ	$93,451	$59,000	245,895	-
43	New York, NY	$109,084	$75,000	8,537,673	2
44	Phoenix, AZ	$93,389	$59,000	1,615,017	-
45	Buffalo, NY	$107,637	$73,000	256,902	2
46	Scottsdale, AZ	$93,246	$59,000	246,645	-
47	Chandler, AZ	$93,224	$59,000	247,477	-
48	Gilbert, AZ	$93,166	$59,000	237,133	-
49	Mesa, AZ	$93,146	$59,000	484,587	-
50	Cincinnati, OH	$86,342	$58,000	298,800	-

Highest paying cities for factory managers

Rank	City	Avg. factory manager salary
1	Stamford, CT	$111,790
2	Cheektowaga, NY	$107,658
3	Raleigh, NC	$105,747
4	Portland, OR	$102,038
5	Bakersfield, CA	$97,823
6	Boston, MA	$96,837
7	Tampa, FL	$95,275
8	Austin, TX	$95,003
9	Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ	$94,414
10	Philadelphia, PA	$94,353
11	Phoenix, AZ	$93,389
12	Detroit, MI	$92,516
13	Germantown, MD	$89,992
14	Minneapolis, MN	$89,333
15	Cleveland, OH	$88,883
16	Buffalo Grove, IL	$88,272
17	McLean, VA	$87,021
18	Spring Hill, TN	$86,657
19	Atlanta, GA	$84,241
20	Indianapolis, IN	$83,036