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The average salary for a Materials Supervisor is approximately $67,592 per year or $33 per hour. This figure reflects the essential nature of the role in managing inventory, coordinating logistics, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations. Salaries can vary significantly based on experience, industry, and location.
Experience level plays a critical role in determining salary. Entry-level positions may start around $50,000, while those with several years of experience can earn upwards of $80,000 annually. Additionally, geographical location impacts earnings; states like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for skilled labor.
Materials Supervisors work across diverse industries, including manufacturing, logistics, and retail. As companies increasingly prioritize efficiency and supply chain management, the demand for qualified materials supervisors continues to rise, presenting ample job opportunities. For those considering a career in this field, pursuing certifications or additional training can enhance prospects and earning potential.
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| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level materials supervisor | $66,600 | $32.04 |
| Mid-level materials supervisor | $84,300 | $40.53 |
| Senior-level materials supervisor | $85,400 | $41.06 |
The highest-paying states for materials supervisors are Wyoming, Connecticut, and New Jersey. The lowest average materials supervisor salary states are Utah, West Virginia, and New Mexico.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $77,801 | $37.40 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $78,609 | $37.79 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $80,570 | $38.74 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $75,108 | $36.11 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $88,939 | $42.76 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $79,956 | $38.44 |
| 7 | Texas | $74,927 | $36.02 |
| 8 | Maine | $77,125 | $37.08 |
| 9 | Alabama | $73,955 | $35.56 |
| 10 | Ohio | $67,076 | $32.25 |
| 11 | North Carolina | $69,911 | $33.61 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $76,477 | $36.77 |
| 13 | Louisiana | $75,329 | $36.22 |
| 14 | Iowa | $67,215 | $32.31 |
| 15 | Georgia | $70,283 | $33.79 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $88,291 | $42.45 |
| 17 | Tennessee | $66,134 | $31.80 |
| 18 | Illinois | $70,619 | $33.95 |
| 19 | Mississippi | $66,978 | $32.20 |
| 20 | Maryland | $73,604 | $35.39 |
| 21 | Michigan | $65,936 | $31.70 |
| 22 | Delaware | $72,769 | $34.99 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $64,597 | $31.06 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $69,006 | $33.18 |
| 25 | California | $70,928 | $34.10 |
| 26 | Idaho | $69,997 | $33.65 |
| 27 | Kansas | $64,226 | $30.88 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $64,342 | $30.93 |
| 29 | Colorado | $71,497 | $34.37 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $65,080 | $31.29 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $66,008 | $31.73 |
| 32 | New York | $69,603 | $33.46 |
| 33 | Nevada | $63,841 | $30.69 |
| 34 | Washington | $68,934 | $33.14 |
| 35 | Virginia | $68,942 | $33.15 |
| 36 | Kentucky | $62,223 | $29.91 |
| 37 | Minnesota | $64,885 | $31.19 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $64,510 | $31.01 |
| 39 | Vermont | $65,438 | $31.46 |
| 40 | Arizona | $63,512 | $30.53 |
| 41 | Hawaii | $66,002 | $31.73 |
| 42 | Florida | $63,338 | $30.45 |
| 43 | Missouri | $61,830 | $29.73 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $60,528 | $29.10 |
| 45 | Utah | $61,374 | $29.51 |
| 46 | Oregon | $62,391 | $30.00 |
| 47 | Montana | $62,567 | $30.08 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $57,835 | $27.81 |
| 49 | Alaska | $55,611 | $26.74 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $54,608 | $26.25 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $60,469 | $29.07 |
The highest-paying cities for materials supervisors are Elkhart, IN, San Antonio, TX, and San Jose, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart, IN | $78,166 | $37.58 |
| 2 | San Antonio, TX | $75,749 | $36.42 |
| 3 | San Jose, CA | $73,981 | $35.57 |
| 4 | Birmingham, AL | $73,907 | $35.53 |
| 5 | Grand Junction, CO | $72,541 | $34.88 |
| 6 | Wheeling, IL | $70,711 | $34.00 |
| 7 | Duluth, GA | $70,416 | $33.85 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $69,913 | $33.61 |
| 9 | Plymouth, MA | $69,611 | $33.47 |
| 10 | Redmond, WA | $69,055 | $33.20 |
| 11 | Charlotte, NC | $68,862 | $33.11 |
| 12 | Pocatello, ID | $68,500 | $32.93 |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $67,978 | $32.68 |
| 14 | Knoxville, TN | $67,240 | $32.33 |
| 15 | Warren, MI | $66,248 | $31.85 |
| 16 | Philadelphia, PA | $65,651 | $31.56 |
| 17 | Chandler, AZ | $63,509 | $30.53 |
| 18 | Florence, KY | $62,721 | $30.15 |
| 19 | Wentzville, MO | $62,034 | $29.82 |
| 20 | Salt Lake City, UT | $61,206 | $29.43 |
A materials supervisor's salary ranges from $51,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $89,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $89,000 | $7,417 | $43 |
| 75th Percentile | $78,000 | $6,500 | $38 |
| Average | $67,592 | $5,633 | $33 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
| 10th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
The highest paying types of materials supervisors are control supervisor, production control supervisor, and manufacturing supervisor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Control Supervisor | $75,132 | $6,261 | $36.12 | 107,723 |
| Inventory Control Supervisor | $43,925 | $3,660 | $21.12 | 62,015 |
| Shift Production Supervisor | $35,127 | $2,927 | $16.89 | 132,563 |
| 2nd Shift Supervisor | $34,465 | $2,872 | $16.57 | 145,604 |
| Shop Supervisor | $50,689 | $4,224 | $24.37 | 35,924 |
| Processing Supervisor | $53,013 | $4,418 | $25.49 | 68,640 |
Top companies hiring materials supervisors now:
Materials supervisor salaries at Mercy Corps and REV Group are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average materials supervisor salary at companies like Abbott and BD are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercy Corps | $100,240 | $48.19 |
| 2 | REV Group | $95,603 | $45.96 |
| 3 | Abbott | $91,240 | $43.87 |
| 4 | BD | $86,199 | $41.44 |
| 5 | Ford Motor | $85,722 | $41.21 |
| 6 | Nikola Motor | $83,046 | $39.93 |
| 7 | Daimler Trucks North America | $81,487 | $39.18 |
| 8 | Oshkosh | $81,283 | $39.08 |
| 9 | Generac Holdings | $78,878 | $37.92 |
| 10 | SpaceX | $77,347 | $37.19 |
| 11 | Faraday Future | $77,298 | $37.16 |
| 12 | Lear | $77,099 | $37.07 |
| 13 | Jabil | $76,662 | $36.86 |
| 14 | Ryder System | $76,280 | $36.67 |
| 15 | Forum Energy Technologies | $76,047 | $36.56 |
| 16 | ProMedica Toledo Hospital | $75,822 | $36.45 |
| 17 | Russell Tobin | $74,376 | $35.76 |
| 18 | Eversource Energy | $73,949 | $35.55 |
| 19 | Eaton | $73,836 | $35.50 |
| 20 | Organogenesis | $73,832 | $35.50 |
The average materials supervisor salary has risen by $9,872 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average materials supervisor earned $57,720 annually, but today, they earn $67,592 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for materials supervisors over the last decade.
Compare materials supervisor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare materials supervisor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $67,600 | $32.50 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $65,900 | $31.70 | +1.5% |
| 2024 | $65,000 | $31.24 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $63,300 | $30.44 | +1.9% |
| 2022 | $62,100 | $29.87 | +2.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ppg Architectural Finishes | Raw Materials Supervisor-2Nd Shift | Mojave, CA | 06/29/2025 | $80,000 |
| Neil Jones Food Company | Assistant Materials Supervisor (Seasonal) | Firebaugh, CA | 06/29/2025 | $46,707 |
| Oshkosh Corp | Materials Supervisor-3Rd Shift | Spartanburg, SC | 06/28/2025 | $72,200 |
| Pierce Manufacturing | Materials Supervisor | Dodge Center, MN | 06/28/2025 | $72,200 |
| Pierce Manufacturing | Materials Supervisor-2Nd Shift | Spartanburg, SC | 06/28/2025 | $72,200 |
| Lockheed Martin | Prod/Plan/SCH/Materials Supervisor | Troy, AL | 06/26/2025 | $76,000 |
| LSG Sky Chefs | Materials Supervisor | Dallas, TX | 06/26/2025 | $55,024 |
| Insight Global | Bulk Material Supervisor | Riceboro, GA | 06/25/2025 | $78,000 |
| Honda | HTA Supervisor-Raw Materials | Marysville, OH | 06/24/2025 | $71,100 |
| Saabusa | Supervisor, Materials | Grayling, MI | 06/24/2025 | $79,000 |
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