How much does a master scheduler make?

The average master scheduler salary in the United States is $77,733. Master scheduler salaries typically range between $59,000 and $101,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for master schedulers is $37.37 per hour. Master scheduler salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Master schedulers earn the highest average salary in Massachusetts.

Master scheduler salary

Q: What state pays Master Schedulers the most?

Massachusetts pays Master Schedulers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $97,114 per year, or $46.69 per hour.

Q: How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a master scheduler?

You know if you are being paid fairly as a master scheduler if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $96,822 per year.

Average master scheduler salary

$77,733

$37.37 hourly rate

Entry-level master scheduler salary

$59,000 yearly salary

Updated January 8, 2025

Understanding Master Scheduler Salaries

A Master Scheduler plays a vital role in aligning project timelines and coordinating resources effectively. The average salary of $77,733 reflects the demand for skilled professionals in this area. Compensation varies significantly based on experience, industry, and geographic location.

Here are key factors influencing a Master Scheduler's salary:

Experience Level: Entry-level positions typically start lower, while seasoned professionals can command higher salaries.
Industry: Schedulers in manufacturing or logistics may earn differently compared to those in healthcare or technology.
Geographic Location: Salaries are often higher in metropolitan areas where the cost of living is elevated.

For aspiring candidates, understanding these aspects can help in negotiating salaries and identifying job opportunities. Additionally, seeking certifications may enhance prospects and earning potential in this vital career.

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Master scheduler salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Comparably and Payscale, the average salary for a master scheduler typically falls between $46,598 and $83,546.

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$77,733yearly

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$71,485yearly

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$83,546yearly

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$46,598yearly

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$78,188yearly

Average master scheduler salary by state

The average master scheduler salary in Massachusetts, California, and Idaho are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average master scheduler salary states are Alabama, Rhode Island, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for master schedulers

Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	New Hampshire	$90,353	$43.44
2	Massachusetts	$97,114	$46.69
3	California	$96,822	$46.55
4	Connecticut	$86,606	$41.64
5	Virginia	$84,281	$40.52
6	Maine	$83,617	$40.20
7	Oregon	$90,699	$43.61
8	New Jersey	$89,881	$43.21
9	Colorado	$82,840	$39.83
10	Idaho	$94,308	$45.34
11	Wisconsin	$77,476	$37.25
12	Ohio	$80,695	$38.80
13	Utah	$79,837	$38.38
14	Texas	$83,313	$40.05
15	North Dakota	$83,959	$40.36
16	Arizona	$74,692	$35.91
17	Alaska	$85,711	$41.21
18	West Virginia	$79,889	$38.41
19	Michigan	$74,307	$35.72
20	Nevada	$71,183	$34.22
21	Pennsylvania	$71,941	$34.59
22	Arkansas	$77,569	$37.29
23	Washington	$79,515	$38.23
24	New Mexico	$74,237	$35.69
25	Maryland	$73,088	$35.14
26	Montana	$76,857	$36.95
27	Florida	$69,939	$33.62
28	Illinois	$72,939	$35.07
29	Hawaii	$82,049	$39.45
30	North Carolina	$70,166	$33.73
31	Georgia	$68,441	$32.90
32	Minnesota	$69,123	$33.23
33	South Dakota	$68,615	$32.99
34	Nebraska	$66,813	$32.12
35	Indiana	$65,393	$31.44
36	South Carolina	$68,118	$32.75
37	Missouri	$69,744	$33.53
38	Kansas	$67,665	$32.53
39	New York	$69,883	$33.60
40	Vermont	$67,562	$32.48
41	Kentucky	$62,995	$30.29
42	Alabama	$62,966	$30.27
43	District of Columbia	$59,135	$28.43
44	Iowa	$65,176	$31.33
45	Louisiana	$66,646	$32.04
46	Delaware	$59,998	$28.85
47	Oklahoma	$65,177	$31.34
48	Rhode Island	$61,621	$29.63
49	Mississippi	$61,510	$29.57
50	Tennessee	$59,668	$28.69
51	Wyoming	$50,958	$24.50

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Highest paying cities for master schedulers

The highest-paying cities for master schedulers are Santa Rosa, CA, Cambridge, MA, and Portland, OR.

Rank	City	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
1	Santa Rosa, CA	$102,428	$49.24
2	Cambridge, MA	$97,136	$46.70
3	Portland, OR	$90,377	$43.45
4	Waterbury, CT	$86,683	$41.67
5	San Antonio, TX	$85,520	$41.12
6	Alexandria, VA	$85,108	$40.92
7	Boulder, CO	$83,073	$39.94
8	Dayton, OH	$80,007	$38.46
9	Seattle, WA	$79,878	$38.40
10	Warren, MI	$74,542	$35.84
11	Buffalo Grove, IL	$73,059	$35.12
12	Warminster, PA	$72,456	$34.83
13	Greenville, NC	$70,774	$34.03
14	Fridley, MN	$69,233	$33.29
15	Atlanta, GA	$68,705	$33.03
16	Greenville, SC	$68,364	$32.87
17	Tulsa, OK	$64,667	$31.09
18	Huntsville, AL	$62,963	$30.27
19	Washington, DC	$59,120	$28.42

Master scheduler salary details

A master scheduler's salary ranges from $59,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $101,000 at the 90th percentile.

Average master scheduler salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a master scheduler's salary?

Percentile	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate
90th Percentile	$101,000	$8,417	$49
75th Percentile	$89,000	$7,417	$43
Average	$77,733	$6,478	$37
25th Percentile	$67,000	$5,583	$32
10th Percentile	$59,000	$4,917	$28

Highest paying master scheduler jobs

The highest paying types of master schedulers are production control manager, project planner, and project scheduler.

Job title	Annual salary	Monthly salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
Inventory Control Coordinator	$36,759	$3,063	$17.67	66,599
Inventory Coordinator	$37,142	$3,095	$17.86	38,774
Planning Coordinator	$49,235	$4,103	$23.67	29,973
Production Planner	$60,390	$5,032	$29.03	68,717
Production Control Supervisor	$75,132	$6,261	$36.12	107,723
Production Control Manager	$89,453	$7,454	$43.01	92,439

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Which companies pay master schedulers the most?

Master scheduler salaries at NVIDIA and Microsoft are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average master scheduler salary at companies like TechnipFMC and KLA are highly competitive.

Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	NVIDIA	$110,849	$53.29
2	Microsoft	$108,174	$52.01
3	TechnipFMC	$96,750	$46.51
4	KLA	$95,926	$46.12
5	Amazon	$94,325	$45.35
6	Wabtec Corporation	$93,224	$44.82
7	ICU Medical	$92,586	$44.51
8	REV Group	$92,308	$44.38
9	Eli Lilly and Company	$90,207	$43.37
10	PBF Energy	$89,093	$42.83
11	Baker Hughes	$88,898	$42.74
12	The Chemours Company	$88,298	$42.45
13	Carestream	$88,169	$42.39
14	Tesla	$87,259	$41.95
15	Dell	$86,299	$41.49
16	Solectron Corp	$84,562	$40.65
17	Weatherford International	$82,827	$39.82
18	E Ink	$82,603	$39.71
19	Planned Systems International	$82,512	$39.67
20	Unisys	$82,186	$39.51

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Master Scheduler salary by industry

The average master scheduler salary varies across industries:

The average master scheduler salary in the energy industry is $78,633, the highest of any industry.
The average master scheduler salary in the finance industry is $75,144.
Master schedulers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $69,867, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for master schedulers

Rank	Industry	Average salary	Hourly rate
1	Energy	$78,633	$37.80
2	Automotive	$75,144	$36.13
3	Manufacturing	$74,161	$35.65
4	Technology	$73,929	$35.54
5	Retail	$69,867	$33.59

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Master scheduler salary trends

The average master scheduler salary has risen by $10,241 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average master scheduler earned $67,492 annually, but today, they earn $77,733 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for master schedulers over the last decade.

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Average master scheduler salary over time

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Master scheduler salary by year

Year	Avg. salary	Hourly rate	% Change
2025	$77,700	$37.37	+2.8%
2024	$75,600	$36.33	+1.4%
2023	$74,500	$35.82	+1.9%
2022	$73,100	$35.14	-0.2%
2021	$73,200	$35.20	+1.3%

Recently added master scheduler salaries

Company	Job	Location	Date added	Salary
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	Integrated Master Scheduler	Livermore, CA	06/29/2025	$178,770
Perspecta	Integrated Master Scheduler	Herndon, VA	06/29/2025	$104,000
Trexon	Master Scheduler	Ione, CA	06/29/2025	$77,000
SOC Support Services	Master Scheduler	Enon, VA	06/27/2025	$40,905
Kavlico Corporation	Master Scheduler	Thousand Oaks, CA	06/26/2025	$85,800
System One	Master Scheduler	Sterling, VA	06/26/2025	$58,436
Abbtech Professional Resources, Inc.	Master Scheduler	Sterling, VA	06/26/2025	$52,175
Sensata Technologies	Master Scheduler	Thousand Oaks, CA	06/26/2025	$85,800
Albuquerque Public Schools	Analyst: School Support IV Master Scheduler-SIS	Albuquerque, NM	06/25/2025	$47,521
Insight Global	Master Scheduler	Louisville, KY	06/25/2025	$73,045

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