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Job outlook for manufacturing directors in the United States
Manufacturing director job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected manufacturing director job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 7,100 new jobs for manufacturing directors are projected over the next decade.
Manufacturing director salaries have increased 12% for manufacturing directors in the last 5 years.
There are over 21,898 manufacturing directors currently employed in the United States.
There are 42,235 active manufacturing director job openings in the US.
The average manufacturing director salary is $147,277.
Are manufacturing director jobs in demand?
Manufacturing director job and salary trends over time
Manufacturing director jobs over time
Manufacturing director job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21,898 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,418 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,083 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 20,555 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 19,465 | 0.01% |
Average manufacturing director salary over time
Manufacturing director salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,277 | $70.81 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $142,796 | $68.65 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $139,953 | $67.29 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $136,163 | $65.46 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $131,506 | $63.22 | +3.4% |
Manufacturing director jobs by state
Most common states for manufacturing directors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 213 | 24% |
| 2 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 394 | 22% |
| 3 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 946 | 19% |
| 4 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 841 | 17% |
| 5 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 538 | 14% |
| 6 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 414 | 14% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 97 | 14% |
| 8 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 607 | 13% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 821 | 12% |
| 10 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 150 | 11% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 496 | 9% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 484 | 9% |
| 13 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 361 | 9% |
| 14 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 328 | 9% |
| 15 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,308 | 8% |
| 17 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 477 | 8% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 341 | 8% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 90 | 8% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 74 | 8% |
Most common cities for manufacturing directors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Severn | 2 | 5% | $132,558 |
| 2 | Hallandale Beach | 1 | 3% | $125,612 |
| 3 | Burlington | 1 | 2% | $159,160 |
| 4 | Boston | 5 | 1% | $143,515 |
| 5 | Broken Arrow | 1 | 1% | $138,324 |
| 6 | Edison | 1 | 1% | $145,577 |
| 7 | Everett | 1 | 1% | $158,823 |
| 8 | Fort Smith | 1 | 1% | $117,587 |
| 9 | Chicago | 3 | 0% | $143,730 |
| 10 | Denver | 2 | 0% | $129,654 |
| 11 | Houston | 2 | 0% | $136,224 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $168,615 |
| 13 | San Diego | 2 | 0% | $163,626 |
| 14 | San Francisco | 2 | 0% | $179,655 |
| 15 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $128,512 |
| 16 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $147,045 |
Manufacturing Director job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of manufacturing director experts
Mr. Supply Chain
What will help Manufacturing Directors increase their earning potential?
Priya Nagaraj: Students need to know how to write their resumes and update their profiles so they can flag the skills they have acquired to prospective employers. Once they start their careers, attitude is one of the most important predictors of success - the ability to communicate and work in a team, and an openness to learn.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Manufacturing Directors to find work opportunities?
Daniel Stanton: Every business and government organization has a supply chain, and that means there are job opportunities for supply chain professionals virtually everywhere. I always encourage people to focus on industries and regions that align with their personal priorities, while factoring in the upside opportunities and downside risks. It's easier to get a job with a company that is growing, and in a region that has a strong economy. But you can still find opportunities with companies that are trying to cut costs in their supply chain to survive an economic downturn.