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Job outlook for print production managers in the United States
Are print production manager jobs in demand?
Yes, print production manager jobs are in demand. Print production manager demand is projected to grow 3% from 2018 to 2028.
Print production manager job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of print production manager jobs and the average print production manager salary over time.
Print production manager jobs over time
Print production manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,732 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,651 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,737 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,714 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,684 | 0.00% |
Average print production manager salary over time
Print production manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,213 | $27.51 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $55,811 | $26.83 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $55,001 | $26.44 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | $53,590 | $25.76 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $52,598 | $25.29 | +2.6% |
Print production manager jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of print production manager job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where print production managers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for print production managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 544 | 17% |
| 2 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 913 | 16% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 949 | 14% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 182 | 14% |
| 5 | Vermont | 623,657 | 85 | 14% |
| 6 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 707 | 13% |
| 7 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,250 | 11% |
| 8 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 510 | 11% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,302 | 10% |
| 10 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 346 | 10% |
| 11 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 324 | 10% |
| 12 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 303 | 10% |
| 13 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 200 | 10% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 138 | 10% |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,107 | 9% |
| 16 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 860 | 9% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 735 | 9% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 614 | 9% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 354 | 9% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 86 | 9% |
Most common cities for print production managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hicksville | 2 | 5% | $70,320 |
| 2 | Selma | 1 | 4% | $65,549 |
| 3 | Commack | 1 | 3% | $70,547 |
| 4 | Lynnwood | 1 | 3% | $55,387 |
| 5 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $51,321 |
| 6 | Berkeley | 1 | 1% | $67,463 |
| 7 | Gary | 1 | 1% | $50,436 |
| 8 | Rochester | 1 | 1% | $49,482 |
| 9 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $51,154 |
| 10 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $54,969 |
| 11 | Hialeah | 1 | 0% | $53,676 |
| 12 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $63,659 |
| 13 | Orlando | 1 | 0% | $52,225 |
| 14 | Plano | 1 | 0% | $52,776 |
| 15 | Portland | 1 | 0% | $55,423 |
| 16 | Saint Louis | 1 | 0% | $46,124 |
Print Production Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to print production manager professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the print production manager job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the print production manager industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of print production manager experts
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Bethel University
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Innovation and Partnerships, Program Director/Professor, Ed.D. Leadership in Higher EducationBethel University
Education Leadership
What skills will help Print Production Managers earn the most?
Jessica Tangen Daniels Ph.D.: For educational leaders, I'm not convinced discrete skills equate to salary. Working hard and working well with others, with a disposition of humility and curiosity, is really powerful. Perhaps the combination of soft and hard skills gained through diverse experiences, positions, and institutional contexts results in the highest earning potential.
Print production manager jobs
Updated November 7, 2020