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Plant Production Superintendent Salary in the United States

How much does a Plant Production Superintendent make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Plant Production Superintendent in the United States is $122,370 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $59.

However, a Plant Production Superintendent's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $146,690
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $111,280 to $135,100
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $101,183
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Plant Production Superintendent Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,100 $11,258 $2,598 $65
Average $122,370 $10,198 $2,353 $59
25th Percentile $111,280 $9,273 $2,140 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Plant Production Superintendent Salaries

A Plant Production Superintendent's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Plant Production Superintendent Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Plant Production Superintendent's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Plant Production Superintendent (0-5 years): $122,364
  • Plant Engineering Operations Manager (5+ years): $156,852
  • Single Facility/Plant Manager (5+ years): $192,165
  • Plant GM (5+ years): $219,693
  • Multiple Facility/Plant General Manager (5+ years): $257,575
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Plant Production Superintendent0-5 years$122,364
Plant Engineering Operations Manager5+ years$156,852
Single Facility/Plant Manager5+ years$192,165
Plant GM5+ years$219,693
Multiple Facility/Plant General Manager5+ years$257,575
$122,364 Plant Pro...
$156,852 Plant Eng...
$192,165 Single Fa...
$219,693 Plant GM
$257,575 Multiple ...
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How Do Plant Production Superintendent Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Plant Production Superintendents. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $135,490.
  • California: $134,970.
  • Massachusetts: $133,170.

Top Paying Cities for Plant Production Superintendents

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $154,340
  • San Francisco: $152,650
  • Oakland: $149,440

What Skills Can Increase a Plant Production Superintendent's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 10.24% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Preventative Maintenance (Mentioned in 2.35% Job Postings): Developing and implementing maintenance strategies to increase equipment life expectancy and avoid unplanned downtime.
  • Lean Manufacturing (Mentioned in 1.51% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing or lean production is a systematic method originating in the Japanese manufacturing industry for the minimization of waste (無駄, muda) within a manufacturing system without sacrificing productivity, which can cause problems. Lean also takes into account waste created through overburden (無理, muri) and unevenness in work loads (斑, mura). Working from the perspective of the client who consumes a product or service, "value" is any action or process that a customer would be willing to pay for.[citation needed] Lean manufacturing attempts to make obvious what adds value, through reducing everything else (because it is not adding value). This management philosophy is derived mostly from the Toyota Production System (TPS) and identified as "lean" only in the 1990s.[page needed], TPS is renowned for its focus on reduction of the original Toyota seven wastes to improve overall customer value, but there are varying perspectives on how this is best achieved. The steady growth of Toyota, from a small company to the world's largest automaker, has focused attention on how it has achieved this success.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 10.24%
Preventative Maintenance 2.35%
Lean Manufacturing 1.51%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Plant Production Superintendent's salary.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Process Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Lean Manufacturing
$130,936
7%
Process Improvement
$130,936
7%
Continuous Improvement
$130,936
7%
Lean
$130,936
7%
ISO
$129,712
6%
Employee Relations
$129,712
6%
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Plant Production Superintendent Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Plant Production Superintendent salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $136,986. While startup companies pay approximate $115,887.

Plant Production Superintendent Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$115,887
Growth Stage51~500$122,564
Established501~5000$132,284
Enterprise5000+$136,986

Plant Production Superintendent Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Plant Production Superintendent roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 45% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Plant Production Superintendent positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Plant Production Superintendent as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Plant Production Superintendent

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Construction$146,844$71.020%
Aerospace & Defense$140,726$68.015%
Pharmaceuticals$140,726$68.015%
Business Services$134,607$65.010%
MFG Durable$134,607$65.010%

How Education impacts a Plant Production Superintendent's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Plant Production Superintendents enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Plant Production Superintendent with a No Diploma is between $110,470 and $116,800).

Plant Production Superintendent Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Plant Production Superintendent
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 32.6%
High School 32.6%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 37.5%
Masters 13.2%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Plant Production Superintendent Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Plant Production Superintendent's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Plant Production Superintendent Salary Growth & Career Path

Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As a Plant Production Superintendent, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Plant Production Superintendent Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role Estimate Salary Projected Raise
Mining Manager $141,000 15%
Plant Engineering Operations Manager $156,900 28%
Quarry Operations Superintendent $107,000 -13%

Salary Trends for Plant Production Superintendent

Salaries for a Plant Production Superintendent can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,893 in 2023 to around $103,129 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Plant Production Superintendent salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Plant Production Superintendent Over Time

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2023
$104,893
2024
$104,226
2025
$103,129
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FAQ about Plant Production Superintendent

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Plant Production Superintendent?

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Plant Production Superintendent roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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