Material Area Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Material Area Supervisor make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Material Area Supervisor in the United States is $94,720 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, a Material Area Supervisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,840
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $81,942 to $109,439
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,308
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Material Area Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $109,439 $9,120 $2,105 $53
Average $94,720 $7,893 $1,822 $46
25th Percentile $81,942 $6,828 $1,576 $39
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Key Factors That Influence Material Area Supervisor Salaries

A Material Area Supervisor'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 Experience Level Affects Material Area Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Material Area Supervisor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $96,275
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $111,406
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,557
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,129
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,413
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Materials... Level Material Area Supervisor$96,275
Materials... Level Material Area Supervisor$111,406
Material ... Level Material Area Supervisor$87,557
Materials... Level Material Area Supervisor$120,129
Materials... Level Material Area Supervisor$153,413
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$111,406 < 2 yrs
$87,557 2-4 yrs
$120,129 5-8 yrs
$153,413 > 8 yrs
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How Do Material Area Supervisor 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 Material Area Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $104,874.
  • California: $104,476.
  • Massachusetts: $103,084.

Top Paying Cities for Material Area Supervisors

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: $119,470
  • San Francisco: $118,296
  • Oakland: $115,672

What Skills Can Increase a Material Area Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 7.36% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Material Handling (Mentioned in 3.14% Job Postings): Material handling involves short-distance movement within the confines of a building or between a building and a transportation vehicle. It uses a wide range of manual, semi-automated, and automated equipment and includes consideration of the protection, storage, and control of materials throughout their manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, consumption, and disposal. Material handling can be used to create time and place utility through the handling, storage, and control of material, as distinct from manufacturing, which creates form utility by changing the shape, form, and makeup of material.
  • ERP (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Enterprise resource planning (ERP) refers to a type of software that organizations use to manage day-to-day business activities such as accounting, procurement, project management, risk management and compliance, and supply chain operations.
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Leadership 7.36%
Material Handling 3.14%
ERP 1.75%
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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 Material Area Supervisor's salary.
  • Materials Management: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Procurement: Can increase your salary by up to 19%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Materials Management
 $112,717
19%
Procurement
 $112,717
19%
Supply Chain
 $111,769
18%
Purchasing
 $109,875
16%
Logistics
 $108,928
15%
Continuous Improvement
 $108,928
15%
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How Education impacts a Material Area Supervisor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Material Area Supervisors enter the field with a Associate'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 Material Area Supervisor with a Associate's Degree is between $84,517 and $92,110).

Material Area Supervisor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Material Area Supervisor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 30.0%
Associates 15.0%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 2.5%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Material Area Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Material Area Supervisor'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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$81,942
Average $94,720/year
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$6,828
Average $7,893/month
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Average $1,822/week
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Average $46/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $109,439 $9,120 $2,105 $53
Average $94,720 $7,893 $1,822 $46
25th Percentile $81,942 $6,828 $1,576 $39

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Salary Trends for Material Area Supervisor

Salaries for a Material Area Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,410 in 2023 to around $87,017 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Material Area Supervisor salary trends, .

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