--- title: What Your Peers Are Getting Paid For Your Food Manufacturing Job description: Learn about salary and job availability information about jobs in the food manufacturing industry. Ideal for procurement & operations positions. image: https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442413109-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.21.54_PM.png --- [![Centra Foods | Simply Authentic](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-339185492-png/images/centra-logo.png?width=487&height=64&name=centra-logo.png "Centra Foods | Simply Authentic")](https://www.centrafoods.com) [Bulk Oil Blog](http://centrafoods.com/blog) # [What Your Peers Are Getting Paid For Your Food Manufacturing Job](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/what-your-peers-are-getting-paid-for-your-food-manufacturing-job) Posted by [Hannah Broaddus](https://www.centrafoods.com/blog/author/hannah-broaddus) November 4, 2014 at 7:00 AM If you're hoping get a promotion or continue to move forward in the career that you're in, it's helpful to have a good idea of what's "industry standard" in your position and work field.   It's hard to expect that someday you'll make $100,000 each year when the industry standard is $30,000.  That said, it's also good to get a better understanding of what your peers might be getting paid to make sure you're being paid competitively. Having an understanding of the average information about your job (and others like it) will also help you make decisions about what you'd like to do more of in the future. That's why I've compiled lots of salary and job availability information about purchasing and manufacturing jobs to help you get a bit of perspective on your current job-- and make plans for the future. ## A Collection Of Salary, Job & Other Info Below you'll find a collection of average salary by year, and the pay for similar positions.  You'll also see information on how many jobs in this industry have been available in the last few years. How do I have access to all this information?  It's a great tool provided by indeed.com-- I just put it all in one place for you.  This company is known for their job listings, but they also compile all of that information that they learn in the process about what jobs are out there and what they're being offered for.   You can access this information anytime for free at [Indeed.com](http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=&l1=).  They're helping everyone get educated about their field and continue to make smart decisions about their future.  And we're happy to share! ## Procurement Jobs ### Average Salaries of Procurement Related Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_11.54.58_AM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447590880-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_11.54.58_AM.png) ### Average Salary Trends of Procurement Jobs As Compared To Average Salaries For All Job Postings Nationwide ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_11.55.14_AM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447590885-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_11.55.14_AM.png) ### Percentage of Procurement Jobs Posted, As Compared To Total Available Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.09.39_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1446339376-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.09.39_PM.png)     ## Manufacturing Operations Positions ### Average Salaries of Manufacturing Operations Related Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.21.54_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442413109-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.21.54_PM.png) ### Average Salary Trends of Manufacturing Operations Jobs As Compared To Average Salaries For All Job Postings Nationwide ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.21.31_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447621120-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.21.31_PM.png) ### Percentage of Procurement Jobs Posted, As Compared To Total Available Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.22.18_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447621115-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.22.18_PM.png)     ## Food Manufacturing Positions ### Average Salaries of Food Manufacturing Related Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.23.13_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442413244-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.23.13_PM.png) ### Average Salary Trends of Food Manufacturing Jobs As Compared To Average Salaries For All Job Postings Nationwide ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.23.28_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447646170-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.23.28_PM.png) ### Percentage of Food Manufacturing Jobs Posted, As Compared To Total Available Jobs ### ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.24.11_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1447646175-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.24.11_PM.png)     ## Supply Chain Manager ### Average Salaries of Supply Chain Manager Related Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.25.25_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442418294-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.25.25_PM.png) ### Average Salary Trends of Supply Chain Manager Jobs As Compared To Average Salaries For All Job Postings Nationwide ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.25.12_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442840183-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.25.12_PM.png) ### Percentage of Supply Chain Manager Jobs Posted, As Compared To Total Available Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.24.59_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442418289-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.24.59_PM.png)     ## Commodities Buyer ### Average Salaries of Commodities Buyer Related Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.05_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442453324-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.05_PM.png) ### Average Salary Trends of Commodities Buyer Jobs As Compared To Average Salaries For All Job Postings Nationwide ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.21_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1442453329-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.21_PM.png) ### Percentage of Commodities Buyer Jobs Posted, As Compared To Total Available Jobs ![Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.52_PM](https://www.centrafoods.com/hs-fs/file-1446510372-png/images/Screen_shot_2014-08-12_at_12.27.52_PM.png) We hope this information helps you make good decisions about you future job.  But don't forget-- what you* love* to do should be the most important component, so choose something that's fulfilling and challenging on a regular basis. 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