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Production scheduler/planner salary

Average production scheduler/planner salary

$60,287

$28.98 hourly rate

Entry-level production scheduler/planner salary
$42,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Production Scheduler/Planner Salary

The average salary for a Production Scheduler/Planner is approximately $60,287 annually. This figure may vary depending on factors such as experience, location, and industry. For instance, entry-level positions typically start at lower salary ranges, while those with substantial experience can command higher wages.

Key Factors Influencing Salary

  • Experience Level: As professionals gain experience, their earning potential increases significantly. Junior planners may earn less than $50,000, while seasoned experts can exceed $75,000.
  • Geographic Location: Salaries differ across regions. States with a higher cost of living often offer better compensation.
  • Industry: Certain industries, such as pharmaceuticals and aerospace, tend to pay more due to the complexity of scheduling tasks.

Opportunities for Growth

Career advancement is common for Production Schedulers/Planners. With additional training and certifications, such as APICS certification, individuals can enhance their prospects. Additionally, transitioning into managerial roles can lead to increased responsibilities and higher salaries, making this a promising career path for those interested in operations management.

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Production scheduler/planner salaries by experience level

Average production scheduler/planner salary by state

The average production scheduler/planner salary in Washington, California, and Oregon are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average production scheduler/planner salary states are Rhode Island, Missouri, and Iowa.

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Highest paying states for production scheduler/planners

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New Hampshire$69,547$33.44
2Oregon$70,130$33.72
3Maine$61,494$29.56
4Michigan$60,025$28.86
5Washington$73,902$35.53
6California$70,728$34.00
7Kentucky$56,727$27.27
8Idaho$66,006$31.73
9New Jersey$70,110$33.71
10Ohio$55,538$26.70
11West Virginia$61,018$29.34
12Massachusetts$63,920$30.73
13Pennsylvania$56,058$26.95
14Indiana$53,722$25.83
15Connecticut$59,400$28.56
16New York$61,521$29.58
17Arkansas$58,012$27.89
18Virginia$58,493$28.12
19Alaska$66,045$31.75
20Texas$57,215$27.51
21Minnesota$54,120$26.02
22Arizona$54,434$26.17
23Wisconsin$51,350$24.69
24Hawaii$67,594$32.50
25Louisiana$57,623$27.70
26Alabama$53,445$25.69
27Tennessee$50,417$24.24
28Maryland$55,635$26.75
29Georgia$52,508$25.24
30South Carolina$51,282$24.65
31Nevada$50,672$24.36
32Colorado$53,292$25.62
33Kansas$50,076$24.07
34North Dakota$51,741$24.88
35District of Columbia$58,249$28.00
36Oklahoma$52,452$25.22
37New Mexico$52,606$25.29
38Iowa$47,764$22.96
39Illinois$49,845$23.96
40Vermont$50,619$24.34
41Mississippi$49,384$23.74
42Florida$52,035$25.02
43Nebraska$48,834$23.48
44Utah$48,040$23.10
45South Dakota$49,484$23.79
46Montana$52,145$25.07
47Missouri$47,970$23.06
48North Carolina$47,032$22.61
49Rhode Island$48,017$23.09
50Delaware$46,754$22.48
51Wyoming$36,057$17.34
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Highest paying cities for production scheduler/planners

The highest-paying cities for production scheduler/planners are San Carlos, CA, Federal Way, WA, and Hillsboro, OR.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Carlos, CA$76,687$36.87
2Federal Way, WA$74,845$35.98
3Hillsboro, OR$70,051$33.68
4East Windsor, NJ$69,964$33.64
5Waltham, MA$63,874$30.71
6Houston, TX$57,335$27.56
7Richmond, IN$54,126$26.02
8Bloomington, MN$54,016$25.97
9Sparks, NV$53,344$25.65
10Boulder, CO$53,331$25.64
11Stillwater, OK$52,313$25.15
12Tampa, FL$52,213$25.10
13New Berlin, WI$51,443$24.73
14Clarksville, TN$50,315$24.19
15Chicago, IL$50,022$24.05
16Lincoln, NE$48,873$23.50
17Clearfield, UT$47,826$22.99
18Apex, NC$47,333$22.76

Production scheduler/planner salary details

A production scheduler/planner's salary ranges from $42,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $85,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average production scheduler/planner salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a production scheduler/planner's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$85,000$7,083$41
75th Percentile$72,000$6,000$35
Average$60,287$5,024$29
25th Percentile$50,000$4,167$24
10th Percentile$42,000$3,500$20

Highest paying production scheduler/planner jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Inventory Control Lead$45,155$3,763$21.7150,694
Expeditor$39,811$3,318$19.148,185
Inventory Control Coordinator$36,759$3,063$17.6766,599
Maintenance Clerk$31,527$2,627$15.16121,574
Inventory Coordinator$37,142$3,095$17.8638,774
Material Coordinator$40,083$3,340$19.2742,060

Top companies hiring production scheduler/planners now:

  1. Applied Materials jobs (4)
  2. The Dow Chemical Company jobs (6)
  3. DuPont jobs (4)
  4. Emerson jobs (4)
  5. Gardner Denver jobs (5)

Which companies pay production scheduler/planners the most?

Production scheduler/planner salaries at Xilinx and Fluke are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average production scheduler/planner salary at companies like Entegris and Tesco Corp are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Xilinx$102,836$49.44
2Fluke$95,503$45.91
3Entegris$87,333$41.99
4Tesco Corp$75,962$36.52
5Thermo Fisher Scientific$73,414$35.30
6Yoh$71,534$34.39
7Shiseido$68,907$33.13
8Pfizer$68,822$33.09
9Crown Equipment$67,870$32.63
10McKesson$65,735$31.60
11IDEX$64,848$31.18
12Northrop Grumman$63,265$30.42
13Sanmina$62,471$30.03
14Optimum Nutrition$61,336$29.49
15Donaldson$60,225$28.95
16Mondelēz International$59,399$28.56
17QinetiQ North America$58,548$28.15
18Cooper Standard$58,353$28.05
19LiDestri Food and Drink$58,347$28.05
20CyberOptics$58,261$28.01

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$65,000$63,600$62,200$60,800$59,400$58,000
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Production Scheduler/Planner salary by industry

The average production scheduler/planner salary varies across industries:

  • The average production scheduler/planner salary in the technology industry is $64,237, the highest of any industry.
  • The average production scheduler/planner salary in the finance industry is $59,701.
  • Production scheduler/planners in the energy industry earn an average salary of $56,974, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for production scheduler/planners

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Technology$64,237$30.88
2Manufacturing$59,701$28.70
3Pharmaceutical$57,478$27.63
4Telecommunication$57,205$27.50
5Energy$56,974$27.39

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Production scheduler/planner salary trends

The average production scheduler/planner salary has risen by $7,943 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average production scheduler/planner earned $52,344 annually, but today, they earn $60,287 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for production scheduler/planners over the last decade.

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Average production scheduler/planner salary over time

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Production scheduler/planner salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$60,300$28.98+2.8%
2025$58,600$28.18+1.4%
2024$57,800$27.78+1.9%
2023$56,700$27.25-0.2%
2022$56,800$27.30+1.3%

Recently added production scheduler/planner salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
IDEXProduction Planner & SchedulerLongmont, CO06/30/2025$65,700
Fortune Brands Home & SecurityProduction Planner/SchedulerNew Bern, NC06/29/2025$55,000
Northrop GrummanPrincipal Production Planner and SchedulerCommerce, CA06/28/2025$82,900
Graphic PackagingProduction Planner/Scheduler IICarol Stream, IL06/20/2025$53,920
Leprino Foods CompanyProduction Planner/Scheduler-MRP AnalystGreeley, CO06/19/2025$72,000
MoenProduction Planner/SchedulerNew Bern, NC06/19/2025$55,000
Advanced Thin FilmsProduction Planner & SchedulerBoulder, CO06/19/2025$65,700
AerotekProduction Planner/SchedulerLincolnshire, IL06/17/2025$68,871
Northrop GrummanPrincipal Production Planner and SchedulerPlymouth, MN06/13/2025$79,100
Formfactor, Inc.Staff Production Planner SchedulerBeaverton, OR06/04/2025$88,900

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