What are the main factors that influence a Materials Planning Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Materials Planning Director?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Materials Planning Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Materials Planning Director's salary?

A Materials Planning Director's salary grows with experience: a Materials Planning Supervisor (10+ years)earns $87,614, a Materials Planning Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $98,751, a Materials Planning Manager (10+ years)earns $125,332, a Materials Planning Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $146,109, a Materials Planning Director (10+ years)earns $176,918,

What are the highest paying states for a Materials Planning Director?

Materials Planning Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Materials Planning Director roles are District of Columbia $193,427, California $192,693, Massachusetts $190,125. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Materials Planning Director roles make?

Salaries for Materials Planning Director level roles vary by specialization: Materials Management Director: $194,688; Materials/Inventory Planning Director: $174,700; Materials/Inventory Planning Senior Manager: $144,300; Materials Planning Senior Manager: $144,277; Materials Planning Manager: $123,760.

Materials Planning Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Materials Planning Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Planning Director in Delaware is $176,918 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $85.

However, a Materials Planning Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $205,252
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $160,974 to $191,749
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $146,458

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Materials Planning Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,749	$15,979	$3,687	$92
Average	$176,918	$14,743	$3,402	$85
25th Percentile	$160,974	$13,414	$3,096	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Materials Planning Director Salaries

A Materials Planning Director'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, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Materials Planning Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Planning Director'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:

Materials Planning Supervisor (10+ years): $87,614
Materials Planning Senior Supervisor (10+ years): $98,751
Materials Planning Manager (10+ years): $125,332
Materials Planning Senior Manager (10+ years): $146,109
Materials Planning Director (10+ years): $176,918

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Materials Planning Supervisor	10+ years	$87,614
Materials Planning Senior Supervisor	10+ years	$98,751
Materials Planning Manager	10+ years	$125,332
Materials Planning Senior Manager	10+ years	$146,109
Materials Planning Director	10+ years	$176,918

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How Do Materials Planning Director 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 Materials Planning Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $193,427.
California: $192,693.
Massachusetts: $190,125.

District of Columbia $193,427 California $192,693 Massachusetts $190,125 Washington $189,426 New Jersey $189,356 Alaska $189,112 Connecticut $186,701 New York $185,723

Hawaii $182,595 Rhode Island $181,128 Maryland $180,132 Minnesota $178,769 Colorado $178,245 Illinois $178,071 Oregon $177,407 Delaware $176,918

New Hampshire $176,610 Virginia $175,922 Pennsylvania $173,913 Nevada $172,900 North Dakota $172,568 Michigan $172,044 Wisconsin $171,851 Vermont $171,467

Texas $170,401 Maine $170,332 Arizona $170,227 Ohio $170,104 Georgia $168,497 Indiana $167,694 Wyoming $167,536 Utah $167,292

Iowa $167,187 Kansas $166,348 Louisiana $166,104 North Carolina $166,016 Missouri $165,982 Florida $165,300 Montana $164,933 Nebraska $164,584

Kentucky $164,392 South Carolina $163,693 Tennessee $163,256 Idaho $163,082 New Mexico $161,806 Oklahoma $161,527 Alabama $160,496 South Dakota $158,766

Arkansas $157,823 West Virginia $157,316 Mississippi $155,797

Top Paying Cities for Materials Planning Directors

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:

Lincoln: $176,121
Little Creek: $177,410
Magnolia: $177,155

Lincoln, DE $176,121 Little Creek, DE $177,410 Magnolia, DE $177,155 Milford, DE $176,568 Marydel, DE $176,858 Millsboro, DE $175,382 Millville, DE $175,653 Milton, DE $175,957

Nassau, DE $176,084 Ocean View, DE $175,623 Rehoboth Beach, DE $175,960 Seaford, DE $176,060 Selbyville, DE $175,331 Smyrna, DE $177,533 Viola, DE $176,715 Woodside, DE $177,190

Bear, DE $176,781 Newark, DE $176,715 Claymont, DE $177,077 Delaware City, DE $176,891 Hockessin, DE $176,699 Kirkwood, DE $176,858 Middletown, DE $176,926 Montchanin, DE $176,739

New Castle, DE $176,766 Odessa, DE $177,014 Port Penn, DE $177,133 Rockland, DE $176,757 Saint Georges, DE $176,871 Townsend, DE $177,143 Winterthur, DE $176,778 Lewes, DE $176,025

Wilmington, DE $176,708 Dover, DE $177,410 Dover Afb, DE $176,476 Bethany Beach, DE $175,438 Bethel, DE $175,620 Bridgeville, DE $176,034 Camden Wyoming, DE $176,911 Cheswold, DE $177,353

Clayton, DE $177,358 Dagsboro, DE $175,316 Delmar, DE $175,034 Ellendale, DE $175,566 Felton, DE $176,554 Fenwick Island, DE $175,354 Frankford, DE $175,048 Frederica, DE $176,729

Georgetown, DE $175,249 Greenwood, DE $176,062 Harbeson, DE $175,436 Harrington, DE $176,331 Hartly, DE $176,879 Houston, DE $176,079 Kenton, DE $177,367 Laurel, DE $175,144

Yorklyn, DE $176,752

Materials Planning Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Materials Planning Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $197,881. While startup companies pay approximate $167,348.

Materials Planning Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$167,348
Growth Stage	51~500	$176,997
Established	501~5000	$191,092
Enterprise	5000+	$197,881

Materials Planning Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Materials Planning Director roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Materials Planning Director positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Materials Planning Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Materials Planning Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$212,301	$102.0	20%
Business Services	$212,301	$102.0	20%
Construction	$212,301	$102.0	20%
Energy & Utilities	$212,301	$102.0	20%
Healthcare	$212,301	$102.0	20%

Materials Planning Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Planning Director'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.

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$160,974

Average $176,918/year

$191,749

$13,414

Average $14,743/month

$15,979

$3,096

Average $3,402/week

$3,687

$77

Average $85/hour

$92

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$191,749	$15,979	$3,687	$92
Average	$176,918	$14,743	$3,402	$85
25th Percentile	$160,974	$13,414	$3,096	$77

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