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As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Materials Manager in California is $162,601 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $78.
However, a Senior Materials Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Senior Materials Manager Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $178,244 | $14,854 | $3,428 | $86 |
| Average | $162,601 | $13,550 | $3,127 | $78 |
| 25th Percentile | $144,255 | $12,021 | $2,774 | $69 |
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A Senior 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Senior 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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Materials... Level Senior Materials Manager | $93,506 |
| Materials... Level Senior Materials Manager | $128,352 |
| Senior Ma... Level Senior Materials Manager | $163,875 |
| Materials... Level Senior Materials Manager | $209,750 |
| SVP of Ma... Level Senior Materials Manager | $248,515 |
What Am I Worth?
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 Senior Materials Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Senior Materials Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 125% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 45% above the average. In contrast, Senior Materials Manager positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Materials Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software & Networking | $235,771 | $113.0 | 45% |
| Pharmaceuticals | $227,641 | $109.0 | 40% |
| Internet | $211,381 | $102.0 | 30% |
| Financial Services | $203,251 | $98.0 | 25% |
| Energy & Utilities | $195,121 | $94.0 | 20% |
Understanding how a Senior 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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $178,244 | $14,854 | $3,428 | $86 |
| Average | $162,601 | $13,550 | $3,127 | $78 |
| 25th Percentile | $144,255 | $12,021 | $2,774 | $69 |
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