As of August 01, 2025, Manufacturing Planners in the United States earn an average annual salary of $74,905 with an hourly rate of $36. Salary ranges from $59,342 (10th percentile) to $86,983 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $66,759 (25th percentile) and $81,227 (75th percentile). Compensation varies based on experience, skills, company size, and local market factors - all explored below.
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Last Updated on August 01, 2025An entry-level Manufacturing Planner with less than 1 year of experience earns about $71,670. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $71,922. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $74,905. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $77,508, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $77,694.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Manufacturing Planner | $71,670 |
| Intermediate Level Manufacturing Planner | $71,922 |
| Senior Level Manufacturing Planner | $74,905 |
| Specialist Level Manufacturing Planner | $77,508 |
| Expert Level Manufacturing Planner | $77,694 |
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Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Manufacturing Planner with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is $74,987 - $80,623. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.
Manufacturing Planner Salaries by Degree Level
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 3.0% |
| High School | 24.2% |
| Associates | 6.1% |
| Bachelors | 30.3% |
| Masters | 36.4% |
As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Manufacturing Planner compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $65,829 in 2023 to approximately $65,900 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Planner salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Salary | $74,905 | 63.8% |
| Bonus | $8,006 | 6.8% |
| Median | % of Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | $6,368 | 5.4% |
| 401K/403B | $3,496 | 3.0% |
| Disability | $1,665 | 1.4% |
| Healthcare | $8,273 | 7.0% |
| Pension | $4,495 | 3.8% |
| Time Off | $10,245 | 8.7% |
| Total Compensation | $117,452 | 100% |
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