Manufacturing Process Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Manufacturing Process Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Manufacturing Process Manager in the United States is $86,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,544
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,971 to $95,126
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,771
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Manufacturing Process Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $95,126 $7,927 $1,829 $46
Average $86,978 $7,248 $1,673 $42
25th Percentile $77,971 $6,498 $1,499 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Manufacturing Process Manager Salaries

A Manufacturing Process 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Manufacturing Process Manager 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 Manufacturing Process Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $96,302.
  • California: $95,937.
  • Massachusetts: $94,658.

Top Paying Cities for Manufacturing Process Managers

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: $109,705
  • San Francisco: $108,504
  • Oakland: $106,217

What Skills Can Increase a Manufacturing Process Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Communicates Effectively (Mentioned in 4.6% Job Postings): Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.
  • Customer Satisfaction (Mentioned in 3.45% Job Postings): Customer satisfaction (often abbreviated as CSAT, more correctly CSat) is a term frequently used in marketing. It is a measure of how products and services supplied by a company meet or surpass customer expectation. Customer satisfaction is defined as "the number of customers, or percentage of total customers, whose reported experience with a firm, its products, or its services (ratings) exceeds specified satisfaction goals." The Marketing Accountability Standards Board (MASB) endorses the definitions, purposes, and constructs of classes of measures that appear in Marketing Metrics as part of its ongoing Common Language in Marketing Project. In a survey of nearly 200 senior marketing managers, 71 percent responded that they found a customer satisfaction metric very useful in managing and monitoring their businesses. It is seen as a key performance indicator within business and is often part of a Balanced Scorecard. In a competitive marketplace where businesses compete for customers, customer satisfaction is seen as a key differentiator and increasingly has become a key element of business strategy.
  • Managing the Sales Process (Mentioned in 2.3% Job Postings): Sales management encompasses hiring, training and motivating the sales team, forecasting sales and setting sales goals, and developing effective strategies for managing leads and increasing sales.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Communicates Effectively 4.6%
Customer Satisfaction 3.45%
Managing the Sales Process 2.3%
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 Manufacturing Process Manager's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Fintech: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Capital Market: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$107,853
24%
Fintech
$107,853
24%
Capital Market
$107,853
24%
Project Management
$106,113
22%
Financial Services Industry
$105,243
21%
Consulting
$103,504
19%
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Manufacturing Process Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Manufacturing Process Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Manufacturing Process Manager positions in Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Manufacturing Process Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Manufacturing Process Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services$104,373$50.020%

How Education impacts a Manufacturing Process Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Manufacturing Process Managers 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 a Manufacturing Process Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $85,064 and $89,672).

Manufacturing Process Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Manufacturing Process Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 6.3%
High School 12.5%
Associates 12.5%
Bachelors 56.3%
Masters 12.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Manufacturing Process Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Manufacturing Process 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Manufacturing Process Manager

Salaries for a Manufacturing Process Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $108,126 in 2023 to around $108,159 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Manufacturing Process Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Manufacturing Process Manager Over Time

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$108,881
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  • Manifest Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Manifest Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Manifest Solutions is currently seeking a Process Consultant for a position in Columbus, OH. Process Documentation & Mapp... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Advanced Plastic Systems

    Columbus, OH

    Advanced Plastic Systems | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Injection molding process engineer. responsible for start-ups and trouble shooting injection molding processes. \nCompany... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Meet Life Sciences

    Columbus, OH

    Meet Life Sciences | Columbus, OH

    Job Summary. The. Senior Validation Specialist, Aseptic Process Simulation. is responsible for developing, executing, and continuously improving the. Asept... more

    7 Days Ago

  • Vertiv Holdings

    Columbus, OH

    Vertiv Holdings | Columbus, OH

    Sales Process Improvement AnalystThe Sales Process Improvement Analyst role will focus upon Sales Operations process and systems improvement, from the crea... more

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  • Veterans Sourcing Group LLC

    Columbus, OH

    Veterans Sourcing Group LLC | Columbus, OH

    Process Maintenance TechnicianColumbus, OHDuration: 12 monthsDesired Start: ASAPPotential for overtime but needs approvalWork model: 100% onsite (northern ... more

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  • Kasmo Global

    Columbus, OH

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    Kasmo Global | Columbus, OH

    Manufacturing Inspector. Performs inspection of manufacturing goods during the manufacturing process. Conducts dimensional and electrical inspection of sub... more

    10 Days Ago

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FAQ about Manufacturing Process Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Manufacturing Process Manager?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Manufacturing Process Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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