Associate Director Materials Management Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Director Materials Management make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Director Materials Management in the United States is $157,904 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $76.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $190,015
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $142,641 to $174,712
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $128,745
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Associate Director Materials Management Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $174,712 $14,559 $3,360 $84
Average $157,904 $13,159 $3,037 $76
25th Percentile $142,641 $11,887 $2,743 $69
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Director Materials Management Salaries

An Associate Director Materials Management'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 Associate Director Materials Management Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate Director Materials Management'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): $88,113
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $120,917
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,403
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $197,622
  • Expert (over 8 years): $234,163
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Materials... Level Associate Director Materials Management$88,113
Materials... Level Associate Director Materials Management$120,917
Associate... Level Associate Director Materials Management$154,403
Materials... Level Associate Director Materials Management$197,622
SVP of Ma... Level Associate Director Materials Management$234,163
$88,113 0 yr
$120,917 < 2 yrs
$154,403 2-4 yrs
$197,622 5-8 yrs
$234,163 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Associate Director Materials Managements

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: $199,164
  • San Francisco: $197,206
  • Oakland: $192,832

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Director Materials Management's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 13.86% 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.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
  • Lean (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Lean manufacturing, or lean production, is a system of techniques and activities for running a manufacturing or service operation.
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Planning 13.86%
ERP 2.5%
Lean 1.36%
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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 Associate Director Materials Management's salary.
  • Personnel Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Process Management: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Capacity Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Personnel Management
 $176,852
12%
Process Management
 $173,694
10%
Capacity Planning
 $172,115
9%
Asset Management
 $172,115
9%
Presentation
 $170,536
8%
Project Management
 $168,957
7%
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How Education impacts an Associate Director Materials Management's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Director Materials Managements 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 Associate Director Materials Management with a Bachelor's Degree is between $153,380 and $165,137).

Associate Director Materials Management Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Director Materials Management
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.7%
High School 11.3%
Associates 10.6%
Bachelors 41.5%
Masters 34.5%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Associate Director Materials Management Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Director Materials Management'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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Average $157,904/year
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Average $76/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $174,712 $14,559 $3,360 $84
Average $157,904 $13,159 $3,037 $76
25th Percentile $142,641 $11,887 $2,743 $69

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Salary Trends for Associate Director Materials Management

Salaries for an Associate Director Materials Management can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $132,669 in 2023 to around $127,218 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Director Materials Management salary trends, .

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