Raw Materials Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Raw Materials Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Raw Materials Manager in the United States is $121,314 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $141,754
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,616 to $132,013
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $93,234
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Raw Materials Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $132,013 $11,001 $2,539 $63
Average $121,314 $10,110 $2,333 $58
25th Percentile $106,616 $8,885 $2,050 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Raw Materials Manager Salaries

A Raw Materials Manager'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 Raw Materials Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Raw Materials Manager'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $86,947
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $97,991
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,376
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,982
  • Expert (over 8 years): $175,549
Levels Salary
Materials... Level Raw Materials Manager$86,947
Materials... Level Raw Materials Manager$97,991
Raw Mater... Level Raw Materials Manager$124,376
Materials... Level Raw Materials Manager$144,982
Materials... Level Raw Materials Manager$175,549
$86,947 0 yr
$97,991 < 2 yrs
$124,376 2-4 yrs
$144,982 5-8 yrs
$175,549 > 8 yrs
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How Do Raw Materials Manager 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 Raw Materials Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $134,319.
  • California: $133,809.
  • Massachusetts: $132,026.

Top Paying Cities for Raw Materials Managers

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: $153,013
  • San Francisco: $151,338
  • Oakland: $148,149

What Skills Can Increase a Raw Materials Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.32% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Inventory Control (Mentioned in 3.44% Job Postings): Inventory control or stock control can be broadly defined as "the activity of checking a shop’s stock." However, a more focused definition takes into account the more science-based, methodical practice of not only verifying a business' inventory but also focusing on the many related facets of inventory management (such as forecasting future demand) "within an organisation to meet the demand placed upon that business economically." Other facets of inventory control include supply chain management, production control, financial flexibility, and customer satisfaction. At the root of inventory control, however, is the inventory control problem, which involves determining when to order, how much to order, and the logistics (where) of those decisions. An extension of inventory control is the inventory control system. This may come in the form of a technological system and its programmed software used for managing various aspects of inventory problems , or it may refer to a methodology (which may include the use of technological barriers) for handling loss prevention in a business.
  • Supply Chain Management (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): In commerce, supply-chain management (SCM), the management of the flow of goods and services, involves the movement and storage of raw materials, of work-in-process inventory, and of finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption. Interconnected or interlinked networks, channels and node businesses combine in the provision of products and services required by end customers in a supply chain. Supply-chain management has been defined as the "design, planning, execution, control, and monitoring of supply-chain activities with the objective of creating net value, building a competitive infrastructure, leveraging worldwide logistics, synchronizing supply with demand and measuring performance globally." SCM practice draws heavily from the areas of industrial engineering, systems engineering, operations management, logistics, procurement, information technology, and marketing and strives for an integrated approach.[citation needed] Marketing channels play an important role in supply-chain management. Current research in supply-chain management is concerned with topics related to sustainability and risk management, among others. Some suggest that the “people dimension” of SCM, ethical issues, internal integration, transparency/visibility, and human capital/talent management are topics that have, so far, been underrepresented on the research agenda.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 9.32%
Inventory Control 3.44%
Supply Chain Management 1.27%
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 Raw Materials Manager's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
$129,806
7%
Innovation
$126,167
4%
Collaboration
$126,167
4%
Presentation
$126,167
4%
Packaging
$124,953
3%
Forecasting
$124,953
3%
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Raw Materials Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Raw Materials Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Raw Materials Manager positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Raw Materials Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Raw Materials Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$133,445$64.010%
Business Services$133,445$64.010%
Construction$133,445$64.010%
Energy & Utilities$133,445$64.010%
Healthcare$133,445$64.010%

How Education impacts a Raw Materials Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Raw Materials Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Raw Materials Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $116,777 and $125,876).

Raw Materials Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Raw Materials Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 20.9%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 41.8%
Masters 23.8%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Raw Materials Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Raw Materials Manager'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

Salary Trends for Raw Materials Manager

Salaries for a Raw Materials Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $105,662 in 2023 to around $103,627 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Raw Materials Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Raw Materials Manager Over Time

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$105,662
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$104,914
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2024 $104,914
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    Columbus, OH

    Phenom People | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Childrens Hospital | Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Raw Materials Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Raw Materials Manager?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Raw Materials Manager roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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