How much does a manufacturing manager make?

The average manufacturing manager salary in the United States is $101,712. Manufacturing manager salaries typically range between $71,000 and $145,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for manufacturing managers is $48.9 per hour. Manufacturing manager salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Manufacturing managers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.

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Q: What state pays Manufacturing Managers the most?

Alaska pays Manufacturing Managers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $161,373 per year, or $77.58 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a manufacturing manager?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a manufacturing manager if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $131,766 per year.

Q: How much do manufacturing managers make?

Manufacturing managers make approximately $101,100 per year on a national average. Those just entering the field as manufacturing managers may see entry-level salaries of approximately $67,000 per year. Those who have more experience and are in the top 10% could see salaries as high as $150,000 per year.

Q: How much does a manufacturing quality manager make?

A manufacturing quality manager makes $95,000 per year, on average. The range and how much a manufacturing quality manager can make starts from as little as $82,500 per year to as high as $115,000 per year. Factors such as location and years of experience impact how much a manufacturing quality manager can make.

Q: What degree do you need to be a manufacturing manager?

You need at least a bachelor's degree to be a manufacturing manager. Most employers and experts in the field highly recommend a bachelor's degree in business, some form of engineering, or a related field.

Q: What is the difference between a production manager and a manufacturing manager?

The difference between a production manager and a manufacturing manager is that a production manager will look at the process as a whole, from sourcing to shipping; conversely, a manufacturing manager is typically more invested in materials and equipment involved in creating a product.

Average manufacturing manager salary

$101,712

$48.9 hourly rate

Entry-level manufacturing manager salary

$71,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Manufacturing Manager Salaries

As of October 2025, the average salary for a Manufacturing Manager is approximately $101,712 per year. This figure reflects various factors, including geographic location and industry specialization. For instance, manufacturing managers in states like California and Texas often see higher compensation due to the demand for skilled professionals in these regions.

Additionally, experience plays a vital role in salary negotiations. Entry-level positions may start around $70,000, while seasoned managers can earn upwards of $130,000 annually. Industries such as aerospace and pharmaceuticals tend to offer higher salaries compared to others.

To further understand potential earnings, consider exploring the highest-paying states and industries for manufacturing managers. By analyzing these trends, job seekers can make informed decisions about their career paths and find the best opportunities in the field.

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Manufacturing manager salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Indeed, Glassdoor, SalaryExpert, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a manufacturing manager typically falls between $91,285 and $145,266.

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$101,712yearly

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$145,266yearly

indeed[2]

$97,068yearly

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$91,285yearly

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$125,194yearly

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$94,415yearly

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$128,591yearly

Average manufacturing manager salary by state

The highest-paying states for manufacturing managers are Alaska, Washington, and California. The lowest average manufacturing manager salary states are Missouri, Louisiana, and West Virginia.

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Highest paying states for manufacturing managers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Wisconsin	$113,623	$54.63
2	Washington	$131,766	$63.35
3	California	$126,905	$61.01
4	Massachusetts	$118,908	$57.17
5	Oregon	$115,810	$55.68
6	Ohio	$106,325	$51.12
7	Alaska	$161,373	$77.58
8	Connecticut	$110,661	$53.20
9	Michigan	$106,875	$51.38
10	Kansas	$111,042	$53.39
11	Arizona	$105,846	$50.89
12	Utah	$107,534	$51.70
13	Mississippi	$106,467	$51.19
14	North Dakota	$109,967	$52.87
15	Pennsylvania	$99,994	$48.07
16	Oklahoma	$107,497	$51.68
17	Rhode Island	$105,735	$50.83
18	Nebraska	$106,438	$51.17
19	Vermont	$108,081	$51.96
20	New Jersey	$111,836	$53.77
21	Texas	$100,063	$48.11
22	New York	$110,352	$53.05
23	Tennessee	$97,371	$46.81
24	Montana	$106,944	$51.42
25	New Hampshire	$99,712	$47.94
26	Hawaii	$123,613	$59.43
27	Minnesota	$102,763	$49.41
28	North Carolina	$99,654	$47.91
29	Illinois	$100,046	$48.10
30	South Dakota	$103,229	$49.63
31	Nevada	$102,717	$49.38
32	Alabama	$94,958	$45.65
33	Indiana	$93,755	$45.07
34	Maryland	$98,117	$47.17
35	Idaho	$101,662	$48.88
36	Georgia	$96,612	$46.45
37	West Virginia	$89,593	$43.07
38	District of Columbia	$104,139	$50.07
39	Maine	$98,086	$47.16
40	Colorado	$95,469	$45.90
41	Arkansas	$91,632	$44.05
42	South Carolina	$94,650	$45.50
43	Delaware	$97,695	$46.97
44	Wyoming	$94,065	$45.22
45	New Mexico	$96,496	$46.39
46	Virginia	$93,823	$45.11
47	Florida	$87,049	$41.85
48	Kentucky	$88,360	$42.48
49	Iowa	$87,818	$42.22
50	Missouri	$90,180	$43.36
51	Louisiana	$90,052	$43.29

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Highest paying cities for manufacturing managers

The highest-paying cities for manufacturing managers are San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, and Fall River, MA.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	San Francisco, CA	$135,636	$65.21
2	Seattle, WA	$134,687	$64.75
3	Fall River, MA	$119,493	$57.45
4	Madison, WI	$113,603	$54.62
5	New York, NY	$110,381	$53.07
6	Omaha, NE	$107,538	$51.70
7	Livonia, MI	$106,927	$51.41
8	Columbus, OH	$105,914	$50.92
9	Phoenix, AZ	$105,786	$50.86
10	El Paso, TX	$103,536	$49.78
11	Fridley, MN	$102,819	$49.43
12	Las Vegas, NV	$102,059	$49.07
13	Elk Grove Village, IL	$100,352	$48.25
14	Greenville, NC	$100,335	$48.24
15	Baltimore, MD	$98,293	$47.26
16	Atlanta, GA	$96,826	$46.55
17	Albuquerque, NM	$96,152	$46.23
18	Greenville, SC	$95,409	$45.87
19	Charlottesville, VA	$93,745	$45.07
20	Columbus, IN	$93,395	$44.90

Manufacturing manager salary details

A manufacturing manager's salary ranges from $71,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $145,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average manufacturing manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a manufacturing manager's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$145,000	$12,083	$70
75th Percentile	$122,000	$10,167	$59
Average	$101,712	$8,476	$49
25th Percentile	$84,000	$7,000	$40
10th Percentile	$71,000	$5,917	$34

Highest paying manufacturing manager jobs

The highest paying types of manufacturing managers are manufacturing director, vice president of manufacturing, and senior production manager.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
General Supervisor	$78,650	$6,554	$37.81	80,113
Production Administrator	$39,943	$3,329	$19.20	102,025
Plant Superintendent	$95,149	$7,929	$45.74	31,744
Continuous Improvement Manager	$99,644	$8,304	$47.91	154,463
Manager	$58,651	$4,888	$28.20	1,236,194
Vice President Of Manufacturing	$145,481	$12,123	$69.94	62,041

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Which companies pay manufacturing managers the most?

Manufacturing manager salaries at Bain & Company and A.T. Kearney are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manufacturing manager salary at companies like Netflix and Meta are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Bain & Company	$162,868	$78.30
2	A.T. Kearney	$162,267	$78.01
3	Netflix	$160,548	$77.19
4	Meta	$153,996	$74.04
5	Google	$146,507	$70.44
6	Apple	$145,029	$69.73
7	Accenture	$142,572	$68.54
8	Zoox	$140,498	$67.55
9	Current TV	$138,947	$66.80
10	Citi	$136,983	$65.86
11	Fanatics	$133,578	$64.22
12	Avid	$133,084	$63.98
13	Tesla	$129,065	$62.05
14	Sanofi US	$128,990	$62.01
15	Amazon	$128,792	$61.92
16	KLA	$128,441	$61.75
17	VF	$128,392	$61.73
18	Boehringer Ingelheim	$128,371	$61.72
19	Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc	$127,816	$61.45
20	Xylem	$125,891	$60.52

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Manufacturing Manager salary by industry

The average manufacturing manager salary varies across industries:

The average manufacturing manager salary in the retail industry is $110,391, the highest of any industry.
The average manufacturing manager salary in the finance industry is $107,800.
Manufacturing managers in the finance industry earn an average salary of $84,447, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for manufacturing managers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Retail	$110,391	$53.07
2	Manufacturing	$107,800	$51.83
3	Automotive	$106,525	$51.21
4	Technology	$105,881	$50.90
5	Finance	$84,447	$40.60

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Manufacturing manager salary trends

The average manufacturing manager salary has risen by $19,260 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manufacturing manager earned $82,452 annually, but today, they earn $101,712 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for manufacturing managers over the last decade.

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Average manufacturing manager salary over time

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Manufacturing manager salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$102,000	$48.90	+3.0%
2024	$98,600	$47.41	+2.0%
2023	$96,700	$46.47	+2.7%
2022	$94,000	$45.21	+3.4%
2021	$90,800	$43.66	+3.3%

Recently added manufacturing manager salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
C.H. Guenther & Son	Manufacturing Manager	Lane, KS	06/30/2025	$93,598
Jeppesen	Manufacturing Manager	Berkeley, MO	06/30/2025	$96,900
Jeppesen	First-Line Manufacturing Manager (767 Wings)	Everett, WA	06/30/2025	$112,900
Pricewaterhousecoopers	Manufacturing-Digital Manufacturing, Manager	New York, NY	06/30/2025	$99,000
Blue Origin	Manager-Manufacturing, OPS & Assembly (Lunar Permanence-Core Components)	Noma, FL	06/30/2025	$126,009
Hyve Solutions	Test Manufacturing Manager (Swing Shift)	Olive Branch, MS	06/30/2025	$90,000
Masterbrand Cabinets	Manufacturing Manager	Arthur, IL	06/29/2025	$82,100
KBI Biopharma Inc.	Manager Manufacturing (Nights)	Boulder, CO	06/29/2025	$118,000
Northrop Grumman	Manager General Manufacturing 3 (VSL)	Oxnard, CA	06/28/2025	$111,000
The Coca-Cola Company	SES Manager-Flavor Manufacturing Apopka	Apopka, FL	06/28/2025	$131,000

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