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Production scheduler salary

Average production scheduler salary

$49,367

$23.73 hourly rate

Entry-level production scheduler salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Production Scheduler Salary

The average salary for a Production Scheduler in the United States is approximately $49,367 annually. This translates to an hourly wage of around $24. Salaries can differ based on various factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works.

State-by-State Salary Insights

For example, Production Schedulers in states like California and New York tend to earn higher salaries compared to those in regions with a lower cost of living. Understanding these dynamics can assist job seekers in evaluating potential opportunities that align with their financial expectations.

Experience Level Matters

Experience also plays a significant role in determining salary levels. Entry-level positions may start around $40,000, while experienced schedulers can earn upwards of $60,000 annually. This variability highlights the importance of professional development and networking within the industry.

Conclusion

Overall, the demand for skilled Production Schedulers is steadily growing, presenting numerous opportunities for individuals looking to enter this field. By staying informed about salary trends and regional differences, job seekers can better navigate their career paths and maximize their earning potential.

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Where can a Production Scheduler earn more?

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Amphenol$79,283
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Production scheduler salaries by experience level

Production scheduler salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Indeed, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Payscale, the average salary for a production scheduler typically falls between $49,367 and $108,941.
zippia
$49,367yearly
glassdoor[1]
$57,002yearly
indeed[2]
$108,941yearly
ZipRecruiter[3]
$60,272yearly
payscale[4]
$60,276yearly

Average production scheduler salary by state

The highest-paying states for production schedulers are Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. The lowest average production scheduler salary states are Oklahoma, Washington, and Mississippi.

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Highest paying states for production schedulers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$57,296$27.55
2Ohio$51,550$24.78
3Michigan$51,964$24.98
4Virginia$65,583$31.53
5Massachusetts$61,806$29.71
6Connecticut$59,652$28.68
7West Virginia$53,784$25.86
8Pennsylvania$52,524$25.25
9New Jersey$62,894$30.24
10Maryland$61,147$29.40
11Wisconsin$48,673$23.40
12Georgia$51,997$25.00
13Maine$49,110$23.61
14California$55,026$26.45
15Illinois$49,339$23.72
16Minnesota$45,521$21.89
17North Dakota$48,048$23.10
18Colorado$49,226$23.67
19Idaho$47,175$22.68
20South Carolina$46,741$22.47
21Indiana$41,871$20.13
22Oregon$46,184$22.20
23Arkansas$47,541$22.86
24Florida$46,213$22.22
25Missouri$42,810$20.58
26Kentucky$40,217$19.34
27New York$48,563$23.35
28Iowa$39,707$19.09
29Hawaii$53,289$25.62
30Kansas$40,720$19.58
31Utah$40,864$19.65
32North Carolina$41,504$19.95
33Arizona$40,600$19.52
34Nebraska$39,406$18.95
35Alabama$39,811$19.14
36South Dakota$40,028$19.24
37Rhode Island$41,750$20.07
38Vermont$40,486$19.46
39Texas$40,842$19.64
40Alaska$43,872$21.09
41Mississippi$38,504$18.51
42Delaware$42,132$20.26
43Louisiana$41,272$19.84
44New Mexico$40,696$19.57
45Tennessee$37,607$18.08
46Nevada$37,317$17.94
47District of Columbia$41,139$19.78
48Oklahoma$39,098$18.80
49Montana$39,256$18.87
50Washington$38,954$18.73
51Wyoming$27,281$13.12

Highest paying cities for production schedulers

The highest-paying cities for production schedulers are Richmond, VA, Sunnyvale, CA, and Gainesville, GA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Richmond, VA$65,308$31.40
2Sunnyvale, CA$57,746$27.76
3Gainesville, GA$52,085$25.04
4Columbus, OH$51,343$24.68
5Englewood, CO$49,259$23.68
6Green Bay, WI$48,508$23.32
7Portland, OR$45,794$22.02
8Plymouth, MN$45,532$21.89
9Kansas City, MO$42,309$20.34
10Houston, TX$41,293$19.85
11Florence, KY$40,811$19.62
12Monroe, NC$40,676$19.56
13Albuquerque, NM$40,515$19.48
14Davenport, IA$40,437$19.44
15Vancouver, WA$40,402$19.42
16Enterprise, AL$40,005$19.23
17Chattanooga, TN$37,946$18.24
18Reno, NV$37,913$18.23

Production scheduler salary details

A production scheduler's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average production scheduler salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a production scheduler's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$71,000$5,917$34
75th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
Average$49,367$4,114$24
25th Percentile$40,000$3,333$19
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying production scheduler jobs

The highest paying types of production schedulers are production control manager, project planner, and project scheduler.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Material Coordinator$40,083$3,340$19.2742,060
Materials Planner$58,467$4,872$28.1123,019
Material Analyst$66,092$5,508$31.7748,758
Planning Coordinator$49,235$4,103$23.6729,973
Expeditor$39,811$3,318$19.148,185
Inventory Control Coordinator$36,759$3,063$17.6766,599

Top companies hiring production schedulers now:

  1. Eastman jobs (24)
  2. Motorola Solutions jobs (12)
  3. The Dow Chemical Company jobs (19)
  4. Gardner Denver jobs (17)
  5. Northrop Grumman jobs (50)

Which companies pay production schedulers the most?

Production scheduler salaries at Amphenol and FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average production scheduler salary at companies like Vishay and Bloom Energy are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Amphenol$79,283$38.12
2FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies$78,327$37.66
3Vishay$76,931$36.99
4Bloom Energy$69,034$33.19
5Eastman$68,770$33.06
6Rivian$68,215$32.80
7Meggitt PLC$67,837$32.61
8Cummins$66,034$31.75
9Teva Pharmaceuticals$65,508$31.49
10ABB$65,466$31.47
11Stewart & Stevenson$63,901$30.72
12Activision Blizzard$63,226$30.40
13Johnson Controls$62,887$30.23
14Plascore$62,823$30.20
15Sanmina$62,288$29.95
16Eaton$62,154$29.88
17Sasol Chemicals (USA) LLC$61,433$29.54
18Reser's Fine Foods$61,400$29.52
19National Beverage$61,066$29.36
20Nexteer Automotive$60,987$29.32

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$53,000$51,800$50,600$49,400$48,200$47,000
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Production Scheduler salary by industry

The average production scheduler salary varies across industries:

  • The average production scheduler salary in the technology industry is $51,443, the highest of any industry.
  • The average production scheduler salary in the finance industry is $50,234.
  • Production schedulers in the retail industry earn an average salary of $43,693, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for production schedulers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$51,443$24.73
2Manufacturing$50,234$24.15
3Automotive$46,411$22.31
4Retail$43,693$21.01

High paying production scheduler jobs

Production scheduler salary trends

The average production scheduler salary has risen by $6,504 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average production scheduler earned $42,863 annually, but today, they earn $49,367 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for production schedulers over the last decade.

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Average production scheduler salary over time

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Production scheduler salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$49,400$23.73+2.8%
2024$48,000$23.07+1.4%
2023$47,300$22.75+1.9%
2022$46,400$22.31-0.2%
2021$46,500$22.36+1.3%

Recently added production scheduler salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
CccProduction Scheduler/CssHarvard, IL06/30/2025$64,500
Pinnacle Transplant TechnProduction Scheduler (Monday-Thursday AM PM)Phoenix, AZ06/29/2025$58,000
Pilgrim'sProduction HourlyGuntersville, AL06/27/2025$31,931
Rr DonnelleyProduction Scheduler 2Greensboro, NC06/27/2025$48,000
Latham PoolPlanning & Production SchedulerPlainfield, IN06/27/2025$48,523
Dexter CareerProduction Scheduler IIITorrance, CA06/27/2025$100,000
Dnp Imagingcomm America CorporationProduction SchedulerConcord, NC06/27/2025$50,000
Mativ Holdings Inc.Hourly ProductionMunising, MI06/27/2025$61,358
Manpowergroup6Pm-6Am ProductionEvansville, IN06/26/2025$40,697
Anheuser-BuschProduction WeekenderJacksonville, FL06/26/2025$82,478

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