Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager Salary in 2026

    SOC: 11-9041.01 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $167,740
    per year
    Salary Range
    $111K – $239K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    210,340
    employed
    Job Growth
    +3.8%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Make?

    Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers earn a median annual salary of $167,740 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $111,450 at the 10th percentile to $239,200 at the 90th percentile — a range of $127,750. The highest-paying state is New Mexico at $215,730.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$111,450
    25th percentile$134,930
    Median (50th)$167,740
    75th percentile$207,210
    90th percentile$239,200
    10th: $111,450Median: $167,74090th: $239,200
    Section 02

    Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    New Mexicotop$215,730
    California$201,810
    Washington$181,080
    Massachusetts$178,800
    District of Columbia$176,950
    Colorado$176,610
    New Jersey$174,230
    Delaware$173,910
    New York$173,530
    Arizona$172,680
    Connecticut$171,770
    New Hampshire$171,630
    Texas$170,650
    Rhode Island$170,410
    Virginia$168,780
    Minnesota$168,220
    Louisiana$167,840
    Florida$167,680
    Maryland$167,500
    Oregon$166,860
    South Carolina$163,790
    North Carolina$163,430
    Michigan$163,000
    Ohio$159,940
    Georgia$158,920
    Vermont$158,030
    Alabama$157,520
    Illinois$157,480
    Idaho$157,360
    Pennsylvania$154,400
    Tennessee$153,920
    Missouri$153,670
    Nevada$153,340
    Oklahoma$153,130
    South Dakota$152,540
    Alaska$152,290
    Utah$149,990
    Hawaii$148,620
    Kansas$147,020
    Indiana$144,880
    West Virginia$143,800
    Wyoming$141,990
    North Dakota$140,560
    Maine$140,430
    Wisconsin$138,710
    Iowa$137,870
    Mississippi$136,010
    Kentucky$134,880
    Nebraska$134,090
    Arkansas$132,660
    Montana$128,680
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $226,940
    top metro salary
    New Mexico
    $215,730
    $-11,210 vs highest
    Midland, TX
    $209,970
    $-16,970 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $208,580
    $-18,360 vs highest
    Manchester-Nashua, NH
    $202,290
    $-24,650 vs highest
    California
    $201,810
    $-25,130 vs highest
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
    $200,820
    $-26,120 vs highest
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
    $196,810
    $-30,130 vs highest
    Section 04

    Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$111,450 – $134,930
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$167,740
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$207,210
    Senior (15+ yrs)$239,200+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $226,940 — $59,200 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($207,210) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Manager Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managerthis career$167,740
    Geothermal Production Manager$121,440
    Biofuels Production Manager$121,440
    Biomass Power Plant Manager$121,440
    Hydroelectric Production Manager$121,440

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 11-9041.01 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.