Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Manager Manufacturing make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Manager Manufacturing in the United States is $142,367 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $68.

However, an Assistant Manager Manufacturing's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $172,082
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,900 to $157,921
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,549
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Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $157,921 $13,160 $3,037 $76
Average $142,367 $11,864 $2,738 $68
25th Percentile $129,900 $10,825 $2,498 $62
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salaries

An Assistant Manager Manufacturing'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 Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Manager Manufacturing'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): $139,127
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $159,840
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $197,566
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $236,297
  • Expert (over 8 years): $282,602
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Manager Manufacturing$139,127
Manufactu... Level Assistant Manager Manufacturing$159,840
Manufactu... Level Assistant Manager Manufacturing$197,566
VP of Man... Level Assistant Manager Manufacturing$236,297
SVP of Ma... Level Assistant Manager Manufacturing$282,602
$139,127 0 yr
$159,840 < 2 yrs
$197,566 2-4 yrs
$236,297 5-8 yrs
$282,602 > 8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Manager Manufacturing 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 Assistant Manager Manufacturings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $157,629.
  • California: $157,031.
  • Massachusetts: $154,938.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Manager Manufacturings

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: $179,567
  • San Francisco: $177,601
  • Oakland: $173,859

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Manager Manufacturing's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.39% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 13.39%
Microsoft Office 2.08%
5S 1.35%
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 an Assistant Manager Manufacturing's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $150,909
6%
Decision Making
 $150,909
6%
Supply Chain
 $150,909
6%
Project Management
 $149,485
5%
Manufacturing Engineering
 $149,485
5%
Manufacturing Operations
 $148,062
4%
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Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Manager Manufacturing roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (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, Assistant Manager Manufacturing positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assistant Manager Manufacturing as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assistant Manager Manufacturing

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$177,959$86.025%
Energy & Utilities$170,840$82.020%
Telecom$163,722$79.015%
Aerospace & Defense$156,604$75.010%
Healthcare$156,604$75.010%

How Education impacts an Assistant Manager Manufacturing's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Manager Manufacturings 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 an Assistant Manager Manufacturing with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,294 and $130,354).

Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Manager Manufacturing
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 18.1%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 23.2%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Assistant Manager Manufacturing Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Manager Manufacturing'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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$129,900
Average $142,367/year
$157,921
$10,825
Average $11,864/month
$13,160
$2,498
Average $2,738/week
$3,037
$62
Average $68/hour
$76
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $157,921 $13,160 $3,037 $76
Average $142,367 $11,864 $2,738 $68
25th Percentile $129,900 $10,825 $2,498 $62

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Salary Trends for Assistant Manager Manufacturing

Salaries for an Assistant Manager Manufacturing can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $106,896 in 2023 to around $105,099 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Manager Manufacturing salary trends, .

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