How Much Does a Materials Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$107,230
Materials managers in the U.S. earn a median of $107,230 a year, or $51.55 an hour. Half of materials managers earn more than $107,230 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $194,900.
Pay percentiles for materials managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31.31 | $65,120 |
| 25th | $39.64 | $82,440 |
| 50th (median) | $51.55 | $107,230 |
| 75th | $70.56 | $146,770 |
| 90th | $93.70 | $194,900 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (SOC 11-3071). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for materials managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $145,000 | $69.71 | +35% |
| Washington | $136,500 | $65.62 | +27% |
| Colorado | $132,610 | $63.75 | +24% |
| District of Columbia | $132,180 | $63.55 | +23% |
| New Jersey | $130,610 | $62.79 | +22% |
| New Hampshire | $129,470 | $62.25 | +21% |
| New York | $127,180 | $61.14 | +19% |
| Massachusetts | $123,830 | $59.53 | +15% |
| California | $123,780 | $59.51 | +15% |
| Georgia | $123,330 | $59.29 | +15% |
| United States | $107,230 | $51.55 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many materials managers are there?
BLS counts about 221,180 materials managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers”. The most jobs are in California (30,540), Texas (28,710) and Illinois (11,030).
The mean (average) annual wage is $121,600, higher than the median of $107,230.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,936
- Biweekly
- $4,124
- Weekly
- $2,062
- Daily (8 hours)
- $412
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do materials managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for materials managers is $51.55. The middle 50% earn between $39.64 and $70.56 an hour.
Which state pays materials managers the most?
Delaware has the highest median wage for materials managers at $145,000, +35% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for materials managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of materials managers earn less than $65,120 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.