Materials Expeditor Salary in the United States

How much does a Materials Expeditor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Materials Expeditor in the United States is $51,673 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $62,378
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $45,819 to $57,277
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,488
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Materials Expeditor Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $57,277 $4,773 $1,101 $28
Average $51,673 $4,306 $994 $25
25th Percentile $45,819 $3,818 $881 $22
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Key Factors That Influence Materials Expeditor Salaries

A Materials Expeditor'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 Materials Expeditor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Materials Expeditor'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): $49,640
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $50,047
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $51,104
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $52,707
  • Expert (over 8 years): $54,768
Levels Salary
Entry Level Materials Expeditor$49,640
Intermediate Level Materials Expeditor$50,047
Senior Level Materials Expeditor$51,104
Specialist Level Materials Expeditor$52,707
Expert Level Materials Expeditor$54,768
$49,640 0 yr
$50,047 < 2 yrs
$51,104 2-4 yrs
$52,707 5-8 yrs
$54,768 > 8 yrs
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How Do Materials Expeditor 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 Expeditors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $57,212.
  • California: $56,995.
  • Massachusetts: $56,236.

Top Paying Cities for Materials Expeditors

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: $65,175
  • San Francisco: $64,535
  • Oakland: $63,103

What Skills Can Increase a Materials Expeditor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Presentation (Mentioned in 8.11% Job Postings): Presentation conveys information from a speaker to an audience. Presentations are typically demonstrations, introduction, lecture, or speech meant to inform, persuade, inspire, motivate, build goodwill, or present a new idea/product.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.77% 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.
  • Inventory Management (Mentioned in 1.42% Job Postings): Overseeing and controlling supplies and stock to ensure that an organization maintains an adequate stock quantity.
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Presentation 8.11%
Microsoft Office 2.77%
Inventory Management 1.42%
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 Materials Expeditor's salary.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Accountability
 $59,424
15%
Presentation
 $58,907
14%
Accounting
 $57,357
11%
Coordination
 $57,357
11%
Verbal Communication
 $56,840
10%
Communicates Effectively
 $55,807
8%
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How Education impacts a Materials Expeditor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Materials Expeditors enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Materials Expeditor with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,496 and $57,482).

Materials Expeditor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Materials Expeditor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 42.3%
Associates 15.4%
Bachelors 34.6%
Masters 5.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Materials Expeditor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Materials Expeditor'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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$45,819
Average $51,673/year
$57,277
$3,818
Average $4,306/month
$4,773
$881
Average $994/week
$1,101
$22
Average $25/hour
$28
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $57,277 $4,773 $1,101 $28
Average $51,673 $4,306 $994 $25
25th Percentile $45,819 $3,818 $881 $22

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Salary Trends for Materials Expeditor

Salaries for a Materials Expeditor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,611 in 2023 to around $47,697 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Materials Expeditor salary trends, .

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