Manager, Production Line Salary in the United States

How much does a Manager, Production Line make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manager, Production Line in the United States is $135,361 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $156,983
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $124,915 to $146,679
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $115,404
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Manager, Production Line Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $146,679 $12,223 $2,821 $71
Average $135,361 $11,280 $2,603 $65
25th Percentile $124,915 $10,410 $2,402 $60
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Key Factors That Influence Manager, Production Line Salaries

A Manager, Production Line'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 Manager, Production Line Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Manager, Production Line'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): $127,769
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $150,482
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,529
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $159,879
  • Expert (over 8 years): $166,717
Levels Salary
Industria... Level Manager, Production Line$127,769
Industria... Level Manager, Production Line$150,482
Manager, ... Level Manager, Production Line$134,529
Industria... Level Manager, Production Line$159,879
Industria... Level Manager, Production Line$166,717
$127,769 0 yr
$150,482 < 2 yrs
$134,529 2-4 yrs
$159,879 5-8 yrs
$166,717 > 8 yrs
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How Do Manager, Production Line 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 Manager, Production Lines. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $149,872.
  • California: $149,303.
  • Massachusetts: $147,313.

Top Paying Cities for Manager, Production Lines

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: $170,731
  • San Francisco: $168,861
  • Oakland: $165,303

What Skills Can Increase a Manager, Production Line's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Initiative (Mentioned in 4.86% Job Postings): Taking decisive action and initiating plans independently to address problems, improve professional life, and achieve goals.
  • Manufacturing Engineering (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): Manufacturing Engineering is a branch of professional engineering that shares many common concepts and ideas with other fields of engineering such as mechanical, electrical and industrial engineering. Manufacturing engineering requires the ability to plan the practices of manufacturing; to research and to develop tools, processes, machines and equipment; and to integrate the facilities and systems for producing quality products with the optimum expenditure of capital. The manufacturing or production engineer's primary focus is to turn raw material into an updated or new product in the most effective, efficient & economic way possible.
  • Lean Six Sigma (Mentioned in 1.46% Job Postings): Applying the methods of Lean Six Sigma in reducing variation, waste, and cycle time to achieve customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Initiative 4.86%
Manufacturing Engineering 2.27%
Lean Six Sigma 1.46%
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 Manager, Production Line's salary.
  • Resource Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Process Mapping: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Resource Management
 $154,312
14%
Process Mapping
 $152,958
13%
Coaching
 $148,897
10%
Manufacturing Processes
 $147,543
9%
Manufacturing Engineering
 $147,543
9%
Presentation
 $146,190
8%
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Manager, Production Line Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manager, Production Line roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Manager, Production Line positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Manager, Production Line as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Manager, Production Line

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$169,201$81.025%
Energy & Utilities$155,665$75.015%
Internet$155,665$75.015%
Financial Services$148,897$72.010%
Insurance$148,897$72.010%

Manager, Production Line Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manager, Production Line'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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$124,915
Average $135,361/year
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Average $11,280/month
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Average $2,603/week
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Average $65/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $146,679 $12,223 $2,821 $71
Average $135,361 $11,280 $2,603 $65
25th Percentile $124,915 $10,410 $2,402 $60

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Salary Trends for Manager, Production Line

Salaries for a Manager, Production Line can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $141,392 in 2023 to around $142,288 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manager, Production Line salary trends, .

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