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The Vice President of Manufacturing oversees the production processes within an organization, playing a critical role in driving efficiency and ensuring product quality. As of October 2025, this position commands an average salary of $145,482 per year, or approximately $70 per hour. Salaries can vary significantly based on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.
In states like California and Texas, salaries for Vice Presidents of Manufacturing can exceed the national average, reflecting the higher cost of living and demand for experienced leaders in these regions. For example, companies in tech and aerospace industries often offer more competitive compensation packages.
Industries such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing frequently provide the highest salaries for this role. These sectors seek leaders with significant operational experience and strategic thinking skills to manage complex production systems. Understanding these trends can help job seekers target their applications effectively.
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The highest-paying states for vice president of manufacturings are Alaska, Oregon, and Hawaii. The lowest average vice president of manufacturing salary states are West Virginia, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $161,125 | $77.46 |
| 2 | Utah | $151,262 | $72.72 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $149,875 | $72.06 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $144,967 | $69.70 |
| 5 | Alaska | $202,627 | $97.42 |
| 6 | Michigan | $142,642 | $68.58 |
| 7 | Vermont | $151,982 | $73.07 |
| 8 | Texas | $141,485 | $68.02 |
| 9 | California | $148,737 | $71.51 |
| 10 | Ohio | $139,588 | $67.11 |
| 11 | Illinois | $140,648 | $67.62 |
| 12 | Kansas | $145,056 | $69.74 |
| 13 | New York | $145,903 | $70.15 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $142,845 | $68.68 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $140,071 | $67.34 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $139,258 | $66.95 |
| 17 | Nevada | $140,620 | $67.61 |
| 18 | Colorado | $142,163 | $68.35 |
| 19 | Maine | $140,636 | $67.61 |
| 20 | Arizona | $134,666 | $64.74 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $137,355 | $66.04 |
| 22 | Mississippi | $137,608 | $66.16 |
| 23 | Washington | $142,418 | $68.47 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $139,374 | $67.01 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $160,150 | $77.00 |
| 26 | Idaho | $140,193 | $67.40 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $135,952 | $65.36 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $126,601 | $60.87 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $136,973 | $65.85 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $130,029 | $62.51 |
| 31 | Montana | $137,562 | $66.14 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $125,273 | $60.23 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $126,437 | $60.79 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $130,701 | $62.84 |
| 35 | Delaware | $130,710 | $62.84 |
| 36 | Alabama | $122,993 | $59.13 |
| 37 | West Virginia | $118,077 | $56.77 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $129,836 | $62.42 |
| 39 | Maryland | $130,553 | $62.77 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $129,102 | $62.07 |
| 41 | Georgia | $126,413 | $60.78 |
| 42 | Florida | $122,239 | $58.77 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $124,831 | $60.01 |
| 44 | Indiana | $121,601 | $58.46 |
| 45 | Pennsylvania | $120,245 | $57.81 |
| 46 | Kentucky | $113,914 | $54.77 |
| 47 | Virginia | $124,685 | $59.94 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $117,481 | $56.48 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $118,040 | $56.75 |
| 50 | Iowa | $111,600 | $53.65 |
| 51 | Missouri | $116,019 | $55.78 |
The highest-paying cities for vice president of manufacturings are Rohnert Park, CA, New York, NY, and Seattle, WA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohnert Park, CA | $158,406 | $76.16 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $146,115 | $70.25 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $144,868 | $69.65 |
| 4 | Passaic, NJ | $143,600 | $69.04 |
| 5 | Aurora, CO | $142,330 | $68.43 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $141,211 | $67.89 |
| 7 | Fort Worth, TX | $140,408 | $67.50 |
| 8 | Lexington, MA | $140,380 | $67.49 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $135,330 | $65.06 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $130,915 | $62.94 |
| 11 | Newark, DE | $130,788 | $62.88 |
| 12 | High Point, NC | $126,875 | $61.00 |
| 13 | Jacksonville, FL | $122,037 | $58.67 |
| 14 | Bensalem, PA | $120,759 | $58.06 |
| 15 | Kenner, LA | $118,525 | $56.98 |
| 16 | Florence, KY | $116,082 | $55.81 |
A vice president of manufacturing's salary ranges from $102,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $206,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $206,000 | $17,167 | $99 |
| 75th Percentile | $174,000 | $14,500 | $84 |
| Average | $145,482 | $12,124 | $70 |
| 25th Percentile | $121,000 | $10,083 | $58 |
| 10th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
The highest paying types of vice president of manufacturings are president, operations vice president, and vice president.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Superintendent | $95,149 | $7,929 | $45.74 | 31,744 |
| Production Administrator | $39,943 | $3,329 | $19.20 | 102,025 |
| Continuous Improvement Manager | $99,644 | $8,304 | $47.91 | 154,463 |
| Production Control Manager | $89,453 | $7,454 | $43.01 | 92,439 |
| Director Of Quality | $134,435 | $11,203 | $64.63 | 65,443 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Manager | $112,535 | $9,378 | $54.10 | 83,671 |
Top companies hiring vice president of manufacturings now:
Vice president of manufacturing salaries at AlixPartners and Pompeian are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average vice president of manufacturing salary at companies like Zume Pizza, Inc. and Steelscape are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AlixPartners | $171,030 | $82.23 |
| 2 | Pompeian | $166,191 | $79.90 |
| 3 | Zume Pizza, Inc. | $164,144 | $78.92 |
| 4 | Steelscape | $163,161 | $78.44 |
| 5 | Akouos | $160,768 | $77.29 |
| 6 | Varel | $160,594 | $77.21 |
| 7 | Sonoma Biotherapeutics | $160,527 | $77.18 |
| 8 | Nextant | $159,970 | $76.91 |
| 9 | SPM, LLC | $159,921 | $76.89 |
| 10 | Autoliv | $156,834 | $75.40 |
| 11 | Alight Solutions | $151,325 | $72.75 |
| 12 | Oldcastle Infrastructure | $150,912 | $72.55 |
| 13 | Hartzell Propeller | $150,770 | $72.49 |
| 14 | Nabors Drilling USA, LP | $148,655 | $71.47 |
| 15 | Darigold | $147,886 | $71.10 |
| 16 | L'Oréal | $145,577 | $69.99 |
| 17 | IDEX | $140,420 | $67.51 |
| 18 | Siemens | $139,586 | $67.11 |
| 19 | McCormick & Company | $135,947 | $65.36 |
| 20 | The Judge Group | $134,168 | $64.50 |
The average vice president of manufacturing salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manufacturing | $155,141 | $74.59 |
| 2 | Construction | $152,586 | $73.36 |
| 3 | Automotive | $149,311 | $71.78 |
| 4 | Retail | $148,017 | $71.16 |
| 5 | Finance | $138,985 | $66.82 |
The average vice president of manufacturing salary has risen by $27,547 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average vice president of manufacturing earned $117,934 annually, but today, they earn $145,482 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for vice president of manufacturings over the last decade.
Compare vice president of manufacturing salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare vice president of manufacturing salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,000 | $69.94 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $141,000 | $67.81 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $138,000 | $66.46 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $135,000 | $64.66 | +3.4% |
| 2021 | $130,000 | $62.45 | +3.3% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cytokinetics | Vice President, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) | South San Francisco, CA | 06/25/2025 | $317,300 |
| Genpact | Vice President-Manufacturing Advisory Leader | New York, NY | 05/03/2025 | $200,000 |
| Genpact | Vice President, Manufacturing Advisory Partner | New York, NY | 04/30/2025 | $200,000 |
| Knowhirematch | Vice President of Manufacturing | Omaha, NE | 04/24/2025 | $220,000 |
| Barton Staffing Solutions | VP of Manufacturing-Bilingual-Multi-Site Manufacturing Environment (Ppg#334872) | Melrose Park, IL | 04/21/2025 | $150,000 |
| Solectron Corp | VP, Advanced Manufacturing Solutions and New Technology Introduction | San Jose, CA | 03/28/2025 | $257,500 |
| Trotana, Inc. | Vp/Senior Director Manufacturing & CMC | San Diego, CA | 03/28/2025 | $220,000 |
| Olema Oncology | Vice President, Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) | San Francisco, CA | 03/26/2025 | $330,000 |
| Special Aerospace Services | Vp/Director of Business for Hardware Manufacturing | Huntsville, AL | 03/26/2025 | $170,000 |
| Special Aerospace Services | Vp/Director of Business for Hardware Manufacturing | Arvada, CO | 03/26/2025 | $170,000 |
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