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Job outlook for plant maintenance managers in the United States
Plant maintenance manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected plant maintenance manager job growth rate is 2% from 2018-2028.
About 4,400 new jobs for plant maintenance managers are projected over the next decade.
Plant maintenance manager salaries have increased 11% for plant maintenance managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 92,668 plant maintenance managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 73,996 active plant maintenance manager job openings in the US.
The average plant maintenance manager salary is $98,762.
Are plant maintenance manager jobs in demand?
Plant maintenance manager job and salary trends over time
Plant maintenance manager jobs over time
Plant maintenance manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92,668 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 85,199 | 0.03% |
| 2019 | 86,571 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 83,385 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 80,925 | 0.02% |
Average plant maintenance manager salary over time
Plant maintenance manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98,762 | $47.48 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $95,657 | $45.99 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $92,969 | $44.70 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $90,961 | $43.73 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $88,986 | $42.78 | +1.5% |
Plant maintenance manager jobs by state
Most common states for plant maintenance managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 164 | 24% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 948 | 17% |
| 3 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 326 | 17% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 226 | 17% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,612 | 16% |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 949 | 16% |
| 7 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,561 | 15% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,286 | 15% |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 689 | 15% |
| 10 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 162 | 15% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 140 | 15% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,689 | 14% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 963 | 14% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 933 | 14% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 832 | 14% |
| 16 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 414 | 14% |
| 17 | Alaska | 739,795 | 106 | 14% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 102 | 14% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 913 | 13% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 376 | 13% |
Most common cities for plant maintenance managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley | 1 | 1% | $152,288 |
| 2 | Hayward | 1 | 1% | $151,921 |
| 3 | Pompano Beach | 1 | 1% | $80,929 |
| 4 | San Leandro | 1 | 1% | $152,060 |
| 5 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $152,179 |
| 6 | San Francisco | 1 | 0% | $152,486 |
Plant Maintenance Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of plant maintenance manager experts
University of California - Davis
What Plant Maintenance Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Philipp Zerbe: There are several opportunities a student can consider. Improve your background knowledge by taking online classes, reading relevant literature, and attending online seminars that are hosted by universities and scientific societies and are often open to the public. Expand your skillset. For example, in biology and other STEM fields, expertise in programming is an increasingly desired skill. In addition, take advantage of management, entrepreneurship and/or leadership training available either at your university or through reputed online courses. These skills not only are valuable for anyone seeking a leadership role in their career, but also show a forward-looking and self-motivated attitude. Lastly, look for internships (in person or remote), for example, at your university, industry or non-profit organizations. These opportunities are an excellent opportunity to grow professionally and explore possible career avenues
What general advice would you give to a Plant Maintenance Manager?
Philipp Zerbe: While most career sectors have been impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, job opportunities in botany, plant biology and biology in general have been affected comparatively less. Therefore, do not be discouraged; explore the many career possibilities in plant biology and find something that truly speaks to your personality and your career dreams and pursue opportunities in this direction. At the same time be flexible and open-minded toward new opportunities. Botany/Plant Biology is a diverse and international field with many different career possibilities. Be open to exploring different fields and to relocate nationally or internationally for internships or job opportunities.