Best cities for a raw material manager

The best cities for raw material managers are Detroit, MI, Reno, NV, and Cleveland, OH, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for raw material managers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for raw material managers in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a raw material manager or considering a move, this list of the best cities for raw material managers to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for raw material managers. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a raw material manager. While the absolute best city for raw material managers is Detroit, MI, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

Keep reading to learn more about the best cities for raw material managers in 2024.

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10 best cities for raw material managers in 2026

1. Detroit, MI

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$108,700
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$71,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$164,000
Location quotient:	0.00

2. Reno, NV

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$102,991
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$71,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$148,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Cleveland, OH

Total raw material manager jobs:	1
Average annual salary:	$91,683
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$60,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$138,000
Location quotient:	7.19

4. Jersey City, NJ

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$116,696
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$77,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$174,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Newark, NJ

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$116,650
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$77,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$174,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Boston, MA

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$114,144
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$76,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$171,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Seattle, WA

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$113,857
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$80,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$161,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Philadelphia, PA

Total raw material manager jobs:	2
Average annual salary:	$94,756
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$63,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$142,000
Location quotient:	4.72

9. Oakland, CA

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$121,406
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$84,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$173,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. San Francisco, CA

Total raw material manager jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$121,588
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$85,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$173,000
Location quotient:	0.00

Best cities for raw material managers

Detroit, MI
Reno, NV
Cleveland, OH
Jersey City, NJ
Newark, NJ
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
Philadelphia, PA
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA

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Detailed list of the best cities for a raw material manager

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Detroit, MI	$108,700	$71,000	672,795	-
2	Reno, NV	$102,991	$71,000	245,255	-
3	Cleveland, OH	$91,683	$60,000	385,809	1
4	Jersey City, NJ	$116,696	$77,000	264,152	-
5	Newark, NJ	$116,650	$77,000	281,764	-
6	Boston, MA	$114,144	$76,000	673,184	-
7	Seattle, WA	$113,857	$80,000	704,352	-
8	Philadelphia, PA	$94,756	$63,000	1,567,872	2
9	Oakland, CA	$121,406	$84,000	420,005	-
10	San Francisco, CA	$121,588	$85,000	870,887	-
11	Sacramento, CA	$121,201	$84,000	495,234	-
12	Fremont, CA	$121,015	$84,000	233,136	-
13	Stockton, CA	$120,769	$84,000	307,072	-
14	San Jose, CA	$120,747	$84,000	1,025,350	-
15	Las Vegas, NV	$97,427	$67,000	632,912	-
16	North Las Vegas, NV	$97,329	$67,000	238,702	-
17	Fort Wayne, IN	$91,611	$60,000	264,488	-
18	Henderson, NV	$96,883	$67,000	292,969	-
19	Chicago, IL	$102,273	$68,000	2,704,958	-
20	Pittsburgh, PA	$91,353	$60,000	303,625	-
21	Indianapolis, IN	$88,379	$58,000	855,164	-
22	Toledo, OH	$89,436	$59,000	278,508	-
23	Fresno, CA	$118,537	$82,000	522,053	-
24	Raleigh, NC	$92,147	$60,000	458,880	-
25	Durham, NC	$92,098	$60,000	263,016	-
26	Columbus, OH	$87,648	$57,000	860,090	-
27	Islip, NY	$107,630	$71,000	335,543	-
28	Bakersfield, CA	$114,971	$80,000	376,380	-
29	Oyster Bay, NY	$107,511	$71,000	293,214	-
30	New York, NY	$107,227	$71,000	8,537,673	6
31	Hempstead, NY	$107,379	$71,000	759,757	-
32	Brookhaven, NY	$107,810	$72,000	486,040	-
33	Cincinnati, OH	$84,489	$56,000	298,800	-
34	Greensboro, NC	$90,914	$59,000	287,027	-
35	El Paso, TX	$91,946	$63,000	683,080	-
36	Lexington, KY	$85,518	$56,000	318,449	-
37	Charlotte, NC	$88,962	$58,000	842,051	-
38	Winston-Salem, NC	$90,375	$59,000	242,203	-
39	Buffalo, NY	$105,603	$69,000	256,902	-
40	Louisville, KY	$84,686	$56,000	597,337	-
41	Albuquerque, NM	$90,447	$62,000	559,277	-
42	Los Angeles, CA	$111,329	$78,000	3,976,322	-
43	Austin, TX	$88,734	$58,000	947,890	-
44	Long Beach, CA	$110,723	$78,000	470,130	-
45	Portland, OR	$97,707	$68,000	639,863	-
46	Lubbock, TX	$89,933	$61,000	252,506	-
47	San Antonio, TX	$88,414	$58,000	1,492,510	-
48	Anaheim, CA	$110,645	$78,000	351,043	-
49	Riverside, CA	$110,466	$77,000	324,722	-
50	Fort Worth, TX	$87,889	$58,000	854,113	-

Highest paying cities for raw material managers

Rank	City	Avg. raw material manager salary
1	Long Beach, CA	$110,723
2	Dearborn, MI	$108,416
3	New York, NY	$107,227
4	Severn, MD	$104,605
5	Philadelphia, PA	$94,756
6	Cleveland, OH	$91,683
7	Houston, TX	$87,797
8	Saint Louis, MO	$80,031
9	Tampa, FL	$72,010