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Job outlook for raw material managers in the United States
Are raw material manager jobs in demand?
Raw material manager job and salary trends over time
Raw material manager jobs over time
Raw material manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 245 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 250 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 254 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 245 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 248 | 0.00% |
Average raw material manager salary over time
Raw material manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $92,914 | $44.67 | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $89,351 | $42.96 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $87,750 | $42.19 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | $85,404 | $41.06 | +3.7% |
| 2022 | $82,327 | $39.58 | +3.2% |
Raw material manager jobs by state
Most common states for raw material managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 84 | 12% |
| 2 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 517 | 9% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 548 | 8% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 441 | 8% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 106 | 8% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 893 | 7% |
| 7 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 866 | 7% |
| 8 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 769 | 7% |
| 9 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 737 | 7% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 492 | 7% |
| 11 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 491 | 7% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 385 | 7% |
| 13 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 217 | 7% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 203 | 7% |
| 15 | Delaware | 961,939 | 66 | 7% |
| 16 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 599 | 6% |
| 17 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 503 | 6% |
| 18 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 262 | 6% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 241 | 6% |
| 20 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 170 | 6% |
Most common cities for raw material managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cheyenne | 2 | 3% | $83,291 |
| 2 | Atwater | 1 | 3% | $119,750 |
| 3 | Dalton | 1 | 3% | $82,306 |
| 4 | Dearborn | 2 | 2% | $108,416 |
| 5 | East Hartford | 1 | 2% | $106,993 |
| 6 | Greeley | 1 | 1% | $73,419 |
Raw Material Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of raw material manager experts
San Francisco State University
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.
Professor of International BusinessSan Francisco State University
Department of International Business
What hard/technical skills are most important for Raw Material Managers?
Bruce Heiman Ph.D.: -Analytical skills (ability to gather data, clean it, analyze it, write-up results and present on what the meaning of the analysis suggests for action (the last one is most important--"what does it really mean?"
-Some experience and skills with coding in any language (at the moment, Python or C++ are preferred, though Ruby on Rails is also good)
-Deep spreadsheet skills (pivot tables and macros, as examples).
-Relational database skills, including programming (e.g., MySQL)
-Data mining
-AI/Machine Learning experience
What skills stand out on Raw Material Manager resumes?
Dr. Timothy Edwards: Writing and research skills. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Technical skills such as web design, graphic design, audio and video production skills. Employers are interested in potential employees knowledge, intelligence and skills.