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Job outlook for factory managers in the United States
Are factory manager jobs in demand?
Yes, factory manager jobs are in demand. Factory manager demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Factory manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of factory manager jobs and the average factory manager salary over time.
Factory manager jobs over time
Factory manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,055 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 985 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,020 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 995 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 941 | 0.00% |
Average factory manager salary over time
Factory manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,025 | $45.20 | +3.1% |
| 2025 | $91,164 | $43.83 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $89,349 | $42.96 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $86,929 | $41.79 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | $83,956 | $40.36 | +3.4% |
Factory manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of factory manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where factory managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for factory managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 92 | 13% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 387 | 5% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 314 | 5% |
| 4 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 298 | 5% |
| 5 | Delaware | 961,939 | 44 | 5% |
| 6 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 534 | 4% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 484 | 4% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 450 | 4% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 410 | 4% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 325 | 4% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 310 | 4% |
| 12 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 281 | 4% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 230 | 4% |
| 14 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 197 | 4% |
| 15 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 146 | 4% |
| 16 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 122 | 4% |
| 17 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 114 | 4% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 52 | 4% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 33 | 4% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 23 | 4% |
Most common cities for factory managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hallandale Beach | 2 | 5% | $94,613 |
| 2 | Fayetteville | 2 | 2% | $80,135 |
| 3 | Hartford | 2 | 2% | $112,041 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 2 | 1% | $85,826 |
| 5 | Des Moines | 2 | 1% | $74,005 |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $91,834 |
| 7 | Irvine | 2 | 1% | $93,577 |
| 8 | Little Rock | 2 | 1% | $81,417 |
| 9 | Denver | 3 | 0% | $86,423 |
| 10 | Detroit | 3 | 0% | $92,516 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $94,795 |
| 12 | Phoenix | 3 | 0% | $93,389 |
| 13 | San Diego | 3 | 0% | $92,416 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 2 | 0% | $84,241 |
| 15 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $90,199 |
| 16 | Boston | 2 | 0% | $96,837 |
| 17 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $88,148 |
| 18 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $83,036 |
| 19 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $93,588 |