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Production manager salary in United States

How much does a Production Manager make in the United States?

Average base salary

$79,311
Average $79,311
Low $53,070
High $118,529
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
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The average salary for a production manager is $79,311 per year in the United States. 9k salaries reported, updated at December 5, 2023

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Top companies for Production Managers in United States

  1. Dunson and Associates
    4.5
    12 reviews10 salaries reported
    $90,404per year
  2. $64,638per year
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Highest paying cities for Production Managers near United States

  1. Portland, OR
    $98,405 per year
    42 salaries reported
  2. Boston, MA
    $90,850 per year
    17 salaries reported
  3. Salt Lake City, UT
    $89,337 per year
    25 salaries reported
  1. Cleveland, OH
    $82,396 per year
    64 salaries reported
  2. Chicago, IL
    $78,633 per year
    50 salaries reported
  3. New York, NY
    $77,482 per year
    112 salaries reported
  1. Dallas, TX
    $75,915 per year
    83 salaries reported
  2. Fort Myers, FL
    $71,155 per year
    30 salaries reported
  3. Oklahoma City, OK
    $66,869 per year
    27 salaries reported
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Where can a Production Manager earn more?

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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Production Managers

Most recommended certification

ServSafe

(earn +10.51% more)

The jobs requiring this certification have increase by 35.58% since 2018. Production Managers with this certification earn +10.51% more than the average base salary, which is $79,311 per year.

Job Trend
YearNumber of job openings on Indeed requiring this certificationChange from previous year
2012488increase by 488
2013824increase by 68.85%
2014700decrease by 15.05%
2015506decrease by 27.71%
2016700increase by 38.34%
2017340decrease by 51.43%
2018430increase by 26.47%
2019583increase by 35.58%

Top companies hiring Production Managers with the recommended certification

Paul Davis Restoration
ASM Global
Live Nation
Caterpillar
Warner Bros. Discovery
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Top skills
Project Management Software
+37.88%salary
Top fields of study
Food Science Degree
+12.05%salary

More critical skills and qualifications that pay well

Top SkillsSalaryJob openingsCompanies
69 jobs73
2 jobs2
89 jobs97
87 jobs93
41 jobs48
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Most common benefits for Production Managers

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Fuel card
  • Fuel discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction

Based on 5,933 ratings

60% of Production Managers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.

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How much do similar professions get paid in United States?

Plant Manager

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Manufacturing Supervisor

Job openings

Average $73,704 per year

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Common questions about salaries for a Production Manager

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