Associate Production Planner Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Production Planner make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Associate Production Planner in the United States is $81,046 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, an Associate Production Planner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $105,340
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,149 to $93,763
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,960
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Associate Production Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $93,763 $7,814 $1,803 $45
Average $81,046 $6,754 $1,559 $39
25th Percentile $73,149 $6,096 $1,407 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Production Planner Salaries

An Associate Production Planner'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 Associate Production Planner 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 Associate Production Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $89,734.
  • California: $89,394.
  • Massachusetts: $88,203.

Top Paying Cities for Associate Production Planners

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: $102,224
  • San Francisco: $101,219
  • Oakland: $98,974

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Production Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 12.2% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Supply Chain (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): A supply chain encompasses everything from the delivery of source materials from the supplier to the manufacturer through to its eventual delivery to the end user.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Planning 12.2%
Supply Chain 1.47%
Purchasing 1.09%
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 an Associate Production Planner's salary.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Initiative
 $94,014
16%
Collaboration
 $94,014
16%
Analysis
 $93,203
15%
Insight
 $93,203
15%
Inventory Management
 $93,203
15%
Supply Chain
 $92,393
14%
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How Education impacts an Associate Production Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Associate Production Planners enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Associate Production Planner with a No Diploma is between $74,378 and $79,738).

Associate Production Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Associate Production Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 5.7%
Associates 7.7%
Bachelors 72.5%
Masters 13.4%
Doctorate 0.3%
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Associate Production Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate Production Planner'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.

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$73,149
Average $81,046/year
$93,763
$6,096
Average $6,754/month
$7,814
$1,407
Average $1,559/week
$1,803
$35
Average $39/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,763 $7,814 $1,803 $45
Average $81,046 $6,754 $1,559 $39
25th Percentile $73,149 $6,096 $1,407 $35

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Salary Trends for Associate Production Planner

Salaries for an Associate Production Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $62,573 in 2023 to around $62,008 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Production Planner salary trends, .

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