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Vice president of manufacturing job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected vice president of manufacturing job growth rate is 3% from 2018-2028.
About 7,100 new jobs for vice president of manufacturings are projected over the next decade.
Vice president of manufacturing salaries have increased 12% for vice president of manufacturings in the last 5 years.
There are over 20,594 vice president of manufacturings currently employed in the United States.
There are 62,041 active vice president of manufacturing job openings in the US.
The average vice president of manufacturing salary is $145,482.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,594 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 19,233 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 19,859 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 19,364 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 18,336 | 0.01% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $145,481 | $69.94 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $141,055 | $67.81 | +2.0% |
| 2023 | $138,247 | $66.46 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $134,502 | $64.66 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $129,902 | $62.45 | +3.4% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 180 | 26% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,421 | 21% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 849 | 15% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 203 | 15% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 154 | 15% |
| 6 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,290 | 13% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 534 | 13% |
| 8 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 460 | 13% |
| 9 | Delaware | 961,939 | 128 | 13% |
| 10 | California | 39,536,653 | 4,571 | 12% |
| 11 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,584 | 12% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 1,053 | 12% |
| 13 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 623 | 11% |
| 14 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 354 | 11% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,165 | 10% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 726 | 10% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 635 | 10% |
| 18 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 184 | 10% |
| 19 | Vermont | 623,657 | 64 | 10% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 60 | 10% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $142,514 |
| 2 | Columbus | 2 | 0% | $139,285 |
| 3 | New York | 2 | 0% | $146,115 |
| 4 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $126,279 |
| 5 | Dallas | 1 | 0% | $139,850 |
| 6 | Newark | 1 | 0% | $143,448 |

University of Maryland - College Park

Clemson University

University of Maryland - College Park
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Donald Yeung: In terms of hard technical skills, I believe the courses students take along with their GPA in these courses is one level of demonstration. (As I mentioned above, employers know about our program probably down to specific courses, and so if someone gets an A+ in some notoriously challenging course, that's probably known and appreciated). Some employers will give technical interviews and require students to solve problems on their feet. But I think most employers will judge this based on a student's transcript.
Donald Yeung: A degree at a highly rated engineering school is always a plus. For example, the ECE dept at UMD has a good reputation among local employers as well as employers elsewhere, such as Silicon Valley. Many of our students go to companies in these areas, and so we have a reputation based on the quality of students that go out. I think employers know what they're getting. Beyond the school from which you receive your degree, your GPA is also important. How well you do in the program you come from is important, too, obviously. And employers also know about grade inflation or deflation at different schools, so they can calibrate any student's GPA against what experience they've had with previous students' records. Besides that, employers also look for experience outside of the degree program, so internships, research experiences, any significant project experience, etc., are also a real plus.
Donald Yeung: Finally, in terms of compensation, I believe the Computer Engineering degree in our department garners the highest average starting salary across the entire UMD campus. The Electrical Engineering degree is not far behind. I don't know if specific skills within ECE garner more pay. But I can say that these days, Data Science (i.e., Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) is the fastest-growing field, probably bar none. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics, I think, puts the growth in this field at around 30% from now until 2026. I would expect the starting salaries in these jobs to be the very highest. So, perhaps having a background in Data Science and Machine Learning might get you a higher-paying job. But I also think it's dangerous for students to look at such statistics to guide what courses they take today (elective courses, that is). What's hot today may not be tomorrow. A career is 40 years, not the next 5 or 10 years.

Clemson University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. John Ballato: Here, too, the answer depends on the field, job position (and location), and organization. MSE graduates generally are well compensated compared to other engineering fields. The most important thing is that you wake up every morning and are excited about the work you're doing. There's no substitute for enjoying your work, regardless of how much you are paid.