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Materials operations manager salary

Average materials operations manager salary

$48,861

$23.49 hourly rate

Entry-level materials operations manager salary
$26,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Materials Operations Manager Salary

The average salary for a Materials Operations Manager is approximately $48,861 annually, translating to about $23 per hour. This role typically requires a solid understanding of supply chain management and operational processes. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, experience, and the industry of employment.

Where Materials Operations Managers Earn More

In certain states and cities, salaries for this position are higher. For instance, states with a strong manufacturing sector may offer increased compensation. Cities with a high demand for logistics and supply chain professionals also tend to pay more. Understanding these dynamics can help candidates target their job search effectively.

Career Advancement Opportunities

With experience, many Materials Operations Managers can advance to higher-paying roles, such as Supply Chain Director or Operations Executive. Gaining additional certifications in supply chain management can further enhance career prospects and salary potential. Keep an eye on job trends to identify lucrative opportunities in this field.

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Where can a Materials Operations Manager earn more?

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Eli Lilly and Company$124,708
Quanex Building Products$46,897

Materials operations manager salaries by experience level

Experience levelAvg. salaryHourly rate
Entry-level materials operations manager$20,100$9.68
Mid-level materials operations manager$31,100$14.94
Senior-level materials operations manager$56,400$27.09

Average materials operations manager salary by state

The average materials operations manager salary in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average materials operations manager salary states are Mississippi, Kansas, and Arkansas.

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Highest paying states for materials operations managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Jersey$87,534$42.08
2Rhode Island$73,038$35.11
3Washington$69,261$33.30
4District of Columbia$82,548$39.69
5North Carolina$63,843$30.69
6Connecticut$75,399$36.25
7Pennsylvania$62,905$30.24
8Alaska$71,098$34.18
9New York$75,568$36.33
10Massachusetts$73,448$35.31
11Colorado$69,684$33.50
12Indiana$56,475$27.15
13Wisconsin$58,264$28.01
14Delaware$67,153$32.29
15Oregon$57,650$27.72
16Virginia$68,983$33.16
17Ohio$55,727$26.79
18Nevada$55,669$26.76
19Georgia$53,327$25.64
20Maryland$66,656$32.05
21Texas$53,040$25.50
22California$64,413$30.97
23South Dakota$54,259$26.09
24North Dakota$50,763$24.41
25Nebraska$54,938$26.41
26New Hampshire$58,383$28.07
27Alabama$52,756$25.36
28Maine$52,740$25.36
29Florida$51,434$24.73
30Minnesota$53,075$25.52
31Michigan$51,568$24.79
32Iowa$51,147$24.59
33Hawaii$48,696$23.41
34Illinois$54,803$26.35
35Arizona$51,649$24.83
36Vermont$46,888$22.54
37Tennessee$46,631$22.42
38Utah$45,011$21.64
39New Mexico$51,509$24.76
40South Carolina$48,433$23.29
41Louisiana$48,943$23.53
42Kentucky$44,757$21.52
43Idaho$46,997$22.59
44Arkansas$42,170$20.27
45West Virginia$46,310$22.26
46Wyoming$38,967$18.73
47Kansas$42,363$20.37
48Missouri$45,407$21.83
49Montana$41,341$19.88
50Mississippi$44,666$21.47
51Oklahoma$39,610$19.04
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Highest paying cities for materials operations managers

The highest-paying cities for materials operations managers are Wallingford, CT, Denver, CO, and Baltimore, MD.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Wallingford, CT$75,331$36.22
2Denver, CO$69,476$33.40
3Baltimore, MD$67,023$32.22
4Watertown, NY$66,017$31.74
5Charlotte, NC$62,230$29.92
6Michigan City, IN$56,992$27.40
7Victoria, TX$54,527$26.21
8Mobile, AL$54,167$26.04
9Fairfield, OH$53,017$25.49
10Minneapolis, MN$52,983$25.47
11Miami, FL$51,966$24.98
12Fargo, ND$51,225$24.63
13Charleston, SC$48,425$23.28
14Salt Lake City, UT$44,714$21.50

Materials operations manager salary details

A materials operations manager's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average materials operations manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a materials operations manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$89,000$7,417$43
75th Percentile$67,000$5,583$32
Average$48,861$4,072$23
25th Percentile$35,000$2,917$17
10th Percentile$26,000$2,167$13

Highest paying materials operations manager jobs

The highest paying types of materials operations managers are senior operations manager, technical operations manager, and operations director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Production Control Manager$89,453$7,454$43.0192,439
General Manager Of Operations$89,522$7,460$43.04382,581
Director Of Materials Management$91,206$7,600$43.8581,836
Materials Planner$58,467$4,872$28.1123,019
Operations Director$104,050$8,671$50.02114,993
Manager, Center Operations$61,059$5,088$29.36419,533

Top companies hiring materials operations managers now:

  1. Intel jobs (6)
  2. Dell jobs (8)
  3. Ford Motor jobs (6)
  4. General Electric jobs (6)
  5. Motorola Solutions jobs (4)

Which companies pay materials operations managers the most?

Materials operations manager salaries at Eli Lilly and Company and Oshkosh are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average materials operations manager salary at companies like Halliburton and Bosch USA are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Eli Lilly and Company$124,708$59.96
2Oshkosh$86,832$41.75
3Halliburton$78,640$37.81
4Bosch USA$78,564$37.77
5GPAC$75,239$36.17
6ABB$75,098$36.10
7Jm$72,816$35.01
8HealthTrust$69,772$33.54
9Northrop Grumman$65,215$31.35
10Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego$64,488$31.00
11BD$60,869$29.26
12Xcel Energy$60,724$29.19
13Amazon$56,547$27.19
14Twin City Fan Companies$51,463$24.74
15CEVA Logistics$50,160$24.12
16CraftMark Bakery$49,241$23.67
17University of Rochester$49,052$23.58
18SPX$47,893$23.03
19Pactiv$47,358$22.77
20Quanex Building Products$46,897$22.55

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Materials Operations Manager salary by industry

The average materials operations manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average materials operations manager salary in the automotive industry is $66,315, the highest of any industry.
  • The average materials operations manager salary in the finance industry is $64,332.
  • Materials operations managers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $41,412, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for materials operations managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Automotive$66,315$31.88
2Technology$64,332$30.93
3Transportation$54,355$26.13
4Manufacturing$42,827$20.59
5Retail$41,412$19.91

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Materials operations manager salary trends

The average materials operations manager salary has risen by $4,007 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average materials operations manager earned $44,854 annually, but today, they earn $48,861 a year. That works out to a 4% change in pay for materials operations managers over the last decade.

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Average materials operations manager salary over time

Compare materials operations manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Materials operations manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$48,900$23.49+2.8%
2024$47,500$22.84-0.1%
2023$47,600$22.87+0.5%
2022$47,300$22.76+1.1%
2021$46,800$22.51+1.6%

Recently added materials operations manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Kelly ServicesMaterial OperatorTaylor, PA06/26/2025$37,670
Eaton CorporationSite Material Operations ManagerWorcester, MA06/18/2025$93,750
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.Infeed Material OperatorMooresville, NC06/10/2025$54,512
University of RochesterSupvr, Materials Supply OpnsRochester, NY06/10/2025$51,987
Eaton CorporationMaterials Operations ManagerRaleigh, NC05/29/2025$93,750
Evonik IndustriesMaterials Management OperatorLafayette, IN05/28/2025$52,175
Pactiv Evergreen Inc.Infeed Material OperatorBridgeview, IL05/28/2025$43,556
Premier Healthcare SolutionsOperating Room Materials ManagerLewes, DE05/23/2025$64,000
Premier, Inc.Operating Room Materials ManagerLewes, DE05/20/2025$64,000
Clean HarborsHazardous Materials Operations Manager-Lab Packing (Cleanpack)Kapolei, HI05/18/2025$80,000

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