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Job outlook for materials program managers in the United States
Are materials program manager jobs in demand?
Materials program manager job and salary trends over time
Materials program manager jobs over time
Materials program manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 468 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 479 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 487 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 470 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 476 | 0.00% |
Average materials program manager salary over time
Materials program manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,011 | $54.33 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $108,677 | $52.25 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $106,730 | $51.31 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $103,876 | $49.94 | +3.7% |
| 2021 | $100,135 | $48.14 | +3.2% |
Materials program manager jobs by state
Most common states for materials program managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 451 | 65% |
| 2 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 2,650 | 36% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 182 | 24% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 198 | 21% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 254 | 19% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 197 | 19% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,479 | 17% |
| 8 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 943 | 17% |
| 9 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 684 | 17% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 535 | 17% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 180 | 17% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 579 | 16% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,035 | 15% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 249 | 15% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 777 | 14% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 5,104 | 13% |
| 17 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,309 | 13% |
| 18 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 897 | 13% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 251 | 13% |
| 20 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 116 | 13% |
Most common cities for materials program managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andover | 1 | 3% | $115,404 |
| 2 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $115,383 |
| 3 | Cupertino | 1 | 2% | $141,563 |
| 4 | Tucson | 6 | 1% | $95,574 |
| 5 | Folsom | 1 | 1% | $139,882 |
| 6 | Fort Collins | 1 | 1% | $84,352 |
| 7 | Glen Burnie | 1 | 1% | $111,863 |
| 8 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $95,482 |
| 9 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $87,510 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0% | $133,006 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 2 | 0% | $100,152 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $88,275 |
| 13 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $115,557 |
| 14 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $110,285 |
| 15 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $87,951 |
Materials Program Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of materials program manager experts
University of Tennessee
Western Carolina University
Auburn University at Montgomery
Maryville University
Scott Gilpatric
Professor and Department HeadUniversity of Tennessee
Department of Economics, Haslam College of Business
What will help Materials Program Managers increase their earning potential?
Scott Gilpatric: The easy answer is being really proficient with handling data, including being comfortable with learning to code in whatever manner might be needed. There's no question those skills are likely to open doors. But in a very different way, one thing that really matters is being able to talk comfortably about ideas and developments in economics, business, or policy areas, signaling a strong base of knowledge. Towards that end, reading deeply, not just the headlines but long-form analysis in places like The Economist and other high-quality publications can be really beneficial.
What technical skills for a Materials Program Manager stand out to employers?
Angela Sebby Ph.D.: Business, creative, and organizational skills - I would recommend that upcoming graduates are proficient in Word, Excel (highly used), Powerpoint, Outlook (especially how to send meeting requests and calendar organization), TEAMS, Gantt charts for team management, Mindmapping for creativity, and design software. Additionally, I would recommend that they learn how to properly utilize social media for marketing and PR, not just personal posting. Finally, email etiquette would be essential.
What soft skills should all Materials Program Managers possess?
TeWhan Hahn Ph.D.: Writing skills including email writing, being able to work in teams, and knowing the workplace etiquettes.
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.
Program Director & Assistant ProfessorMaryville University
Speech-Language Pathology
What's a day at work look like for a Materials Program Manager?
Meaghan Goodman Ph.D.: A bachelor's in communication sciences and disorders can prepare you for three different tracks. First, it can prepare you to become a licensed Speech-Language Pathology Assistant (SLPA). This is someone who works under a fully credential speech-language pathologist. Often times, they carryout intervention plans developed by a fully credentialed speech-language pathologist. If graduate school is on your horizon, a bachelor's degree in communication sciences and disorders will prepare you for acceptance into a Speech-Language Pathology program, or an Audiology program. If you are not accepted into a graduate program right away, working as a speech-language pathology assistant (SLPA) is a great way to get experience in the field!