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The role of a Materials Planning Manager is vital in overseeing supply chain activities, ensuring that materials are available for production. With an average salary of $95,361 annually, this position offers competitive compensation across various industries. Factors influencing salary include geographic location, level of experience, and the specific industry sector.
States such as California, Texas, and New York tend to offer higher salaries due to the demand for skilled professionals in manufacturing and logistics. Additionally, industries such as automotive and electronics often provide enhanced compensation packages.
According to various resources, the salary range for this role can vary widely, with entry-level positions starting significantly lower. Candidates with advanced qualifications and extensive experience can expect salaries well above the national average, reinforcing the importance of professional development in this field.
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The highest-paying states for materials planning managers are Washington, California, and Massachusetts. The lowest average materials planning manager salary states are Iowa, Louisiana, and North Dakota.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $118,698 | $57.07 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $110,780 | $53.26 |
| 3 | California | $117,466 | $56.47 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $106,940 | $51.41 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $103,563 | $49.79 |
| 6 | New York | $107,526 | $51.70 |
| 7 | Michigan | $106,519 | $51.21 |
| 8 | Vermont | $109,750 | $52.76 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $96,295 | $46.30 |
| 10 | Oregon | $100,878 | $48.50 |
| 11 | Nevada | $98,662 | $47.43 |
| 12 | Maryland | $101,768 | $48.93 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $100,757 | $48.44 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $91,412 | $43.95 |
| 15 | Indiana | $91,181 | $43.84 |
| 16 | Virginia | $95,654 | $45.99 |
| 17 | Texas | $92,291 | $44.37 |
| 18 | Maine | $98,434 | $47.32 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $96,449 | $46.37 |
| 20 | Idaho | $93,047 | $44.73 |
| 21 | Ohio | $88,528 | $42.56 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $90,280 | $43.40 |
| 23 | Alaska | $98,975 | $47.58 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $88,202 | $42.40 |
| 25 | Utah | $87,802 | $42.21 |
| 26 | Delaware | $92,192 | $44.32 |
| 27 | Hawaii | $91,001 | $43.75 |
| 28 | Colorado | $91,998 | $44.23 |
| 29 | Montana | $93,204 | $44.81 |
| 30 | Georgia | $86,995 | $41.82 |
| 31 | Arkansas | $86,281 | $41.48 |
| 32 | South Dakota | $88,209 | $42.41 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $91,295 | $43.89 |
| 34 | Illinois | $85,110 | $40.92 |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $84,144 | $40.45 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $85,853 | $41.28 |
| 37 | Alabama | $86,596 | $41.63 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $85,199 | $40.96 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $81,015 | $38.95 |
| 40 | Arizona | $81,501 | $39.18 |
| 41 | West Virginia | $81,753 | $39.30 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $83,541 | $40.16 |
| 43 | Missouri | $84,174 | $40.47 |
| 44 | North Carolina | $78,934 | $37.95 |
| 45 | North Dakota | $79,864 | $38.40 |
| 46 | Iowa | $80,840 | $38.87 |
| 47 | Florida | $80,842 | $38.87 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $81,475 | $39.17 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $78,970 | $37.97 |
| 50 | Kansas | $74,875 | $36.00 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $80,722 | $38.81 |
The highest-paying cities for materials planning managers are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, and Nashua, NH.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $126,630 | $60.88 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $107,560 | $51.71 |
| 3 | Nashua, NH | $107,031 | $51.46 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $101,056 | $48.58 |
| 5 | Lynchburg, VA | $94,002 | $45.19 |
| 6 | Austin, TX | $93,214 | $44.81 |
| 7 | Broomfield, CO | $92,131 | $44.29 |
| 8 | Euclid, OH | $89,918 | $43.23 |
| 9 | Magna, UT | $87,777 | $42.20 |
| 10 | Duluth, GA | $86,873 | $41.77 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $85,423 | $41.07 |
| 12 | Saint Louis, MO | $84,533 | $40.64 |
| 13 | Phoenix, AZ | $81,563 | $39.21 |
| 14 | Chattanooga, TN | $81,507 | $39.19 |
| 15 | Minneapolis, MN | $78,923 | $37.94 |
A materials planning manager's salary ranges from $73,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $124,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $124,000 | $10,333 | $60 |
| 75th Percentile | $109,000 | $9,083 | $52 |
| Average | $95,361 | $7,947 | $46 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,000 | $6,833 | $39 |
| 10th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
The highest paying types of materials planning managers are director, procurement, supply chain director, and director of purchasing.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procurement Officer | $73,568 | $6,131 | $35.37 | 68,935 |
| Supply Chain Consultant | $88,400 | $7,367 | $42.50 | 42,265 |
| Director, Procurement | $140,058 | $11,671 | $67.34 | 18,037 |
| Supply Chain Director | $129,438 | $10,786 | $62.23 | 37,396 |
| Contracts Director | $73,351 | $6,113 | $35.26 | 12,378 |
| Director Of Purchasing | $106,945 | $8,912 | $51.42 | 17,847 |
Top companies hiring materials planning managers now:
Materials planning manager salaries at Fitbit and Bristol-Myers Squibb are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average materials planning manager salary at companies like Rivian and Lam Research are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fitbit | $129,958 | $62.48 |
| 2 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $124,339 | $59.78 |
| 3 | Rivian | $124,265 | $59.74 |
| 4 | Lam Research | $119,204 | $57.31 |
| 5 | Cisco | $116,806 | $56.16 |
| 6 | Mueller Water Products | $109,784 | $52.78 |
| 7 | Entegris | $108,654 | $52.24 |
| 8 | Baker Hughes | $107,033 | $51.46 |
| 9 | Solectron Corp | $106,538 | $51.22 |
| 10 | Wabtec Corporation | $105,646 | $50.79 |
| 11 | Beckman Coulter | $101,955 | $49.02 |
| 12 | Lucid Motors | $101,236 | $48.67 |
| 13 | Northrop Grumman | $100,855 | $48.49 |
| 14 | Eaton | $98,971 | $47.58 |
| 15 | BAE Systems | $97,689 | $46.97 |
| 16 | Post Holdings | $95,391 | $45.86 |
| 17 | Parker Hannifin | $94,887 | $45.62 |
| 18 | Anheuser-Busch | $94,778 | $45.57 |
| 19 | Randstad North America, Inc. | $94,318 | $45.35 |
| 20 | Puratos Corporation | $94,169 | $45.27 |
The average materials planning manager salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automotive | $104,849 | $50.41 |
| 2 | Technology | $100,199 | $48.17 |
| 3 | Finance | $94,293 | $45.33 |
| 4 | Health Care | $93,702 | $45.05 |
| 5 | Transportation | $92,677 | $44.56 |
| 6 | Manufacturing | $92,666 | $44.55 |
| 7 | Retail | $92,465 | $44.45 |
The average materials planning manager salary has risen by $21,815 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average materials planning manager earned $73,546 annually, but today, they earn $95,361 a year. That works out to a 13% change in pay for materials planning managers over the last decade.
Compare materials planning manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare materials planning manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,400 | $45.85 | +3.8% |
| 2024 | $91,700 | $44.09 | +1.8% |
| 2023 | $90,100 | $43.30 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $87,700 | $42.14 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $84,500 | $40.62 | +3.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar | Material Planning and Purchasing Manager-Electric Power | Griffin, GA | 06/28/2025 | $110,520 |
| Invitrogen Holdings | Manager, Materials Planning | Santa Clara, CA | 06/24/2025 | $101,300 |
| Umbra Lab | Senior Material Planning Manager | Santa Barbara, CA | 06/21/2025 | $135,000 |
| Specialized Recruiting Group-Rochester Hills, Troy, & Clinton Twp, Mi | Contract Materials Manager-Drive Q1 Recovery & Planning Strategy | Louisville, KY | 06/21/2025 | $130,000 |
| Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. | Manager, Materials Planning | Severn, MD | 06/20/2025 | $120,000 |
| Trane Technologies Plc | Material Planning Manager | Grand Rapids, MI | 06/14/2025 | $110,000 |
| GE Vernova | Materials Planning & Execution Manager | Bangor, ME | 06/14/2025 | $80,000 |
| Spacex | Manager, Material Planning (Starlink Supply Chain) | Redmond, WA | 06/11/2025 | $130,000 |
| Te Connectivity Ltd. | Supv III Materials Planning | Wilsonville, OR | 06/10/2025 | $82,000 |
| Te Connectivity | Supv III Materials Planning | Rowe, MA | 06/10/2025 | $82,000 |
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