Paper Mill Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Paper Mill Manager make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Paper Mill Manager in the United States is $136,352 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $66.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $161,896
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $123,132 to $149,722
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,096
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Paper Mill Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $149,722 $12,477 $2,879 $72
Average $136,352 $11,363 $2,622 $66
25th Percentile $123,132 $10,261 $2,368 $59
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Key Factors That Influence Paper Mill Manager Salaries

A Paper Mill 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 Experience Level Affects Paper Mill Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Paper Mill Manager'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): $137,185
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $157,774
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $194,885
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $233,088
  • Expert (over 8 years): $278,593
Levels Salary
Paper Mil... Level Paper Mill Manager$137,185
Manufactu... Level Paper Mill Manager$157,774
Manufactu... Level Paper Mill Manager$194,885
VP of Man... Level Paper Mill Manager$233,088
SVP of Ma... Level Paper Mill Manager$278,593
$137,185 0 yr
$157,774 < 2 yrs
$194,885 2-4 yrs
$233,088 5-8 yrs
$278,593 > 8 yrs
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How Do Paper Mill 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 Paper Mill Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $150,969.
  • California: $150,396.
  • Massachusetts: $148,392.

Top Paying Cities for Paper Mill 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: $171,980
  • San Francisco: $170,290
  • Oakland: $166,513

What Skills Can Increase a Paper Mill Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 13.39% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • 5S (Mentioned in 1.35% Job Postings): Stands for sort, sustain, set in order, standardized and shine. 5 tips that are designed to achieve clean, uncluttered, safe, and well organized workplace for a more systematized work flow.
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Leadership 13.39%
Microsoft Office 2.08%
5S 1.35%
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 Paper Mill Manager's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Supply Chain: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Decision Making: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
 $144,533
6%
Supply Chain
 $144,533
6%
Decision Making
 $144,533
6%
Project Management
 $143,169
5%
Manufacturing Engineering
 $143,169
5%
Manufacturing Operations
 $141,806
4%
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How Education impacts a Paper Mill Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Paper Mill 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 Paper Mill Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $122,294 and $130,354).

Paper Mill Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Paper Mill Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 18.1%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 43.8%
Masters 23.2%
Doctorate 1.1%
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Paper Mill Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Paper Mill 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.

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$123,132
Average $136,352/year
$149,722
$10,261
Average $11,363/month
$12,477
$2,368
Average $2,622/week
$2,879
$59
Average $66/hour
$72
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $149,722 $12,477 $2,879 $72
Average $136,352 $11,363 $2,622 $66
25th Percentile $123,132 $10,261 $2,368 $59

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Salary Trends for Paper Mill Manager

Salaries for a Paper Mill Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $105,554 in 2023 to around $103,779 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Paper Mill Manager salary trends, .

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