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Salary guide, May 2025

Manufacturing pay in Albuquerque, NM

Manufacturing Headhunters uses the published BLS OEWS figures below. They describe the mapped occupation and area, not an individual offer.

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BLS published a median for 330 of our 368 roles here. Ranking uses exact published annual medians only. Top-coded, hourly-only and unpublished values are listed separately.

  1. Manufacturing Engineering Manager$215,120
  2. Process Engineering Manager$215,120
  3. Controls / Automation Manager$215,120
  4. VP of Engineering$215,120
  5. Director of R&D$215,120
  6. Director of Manufacturing Engineering$215,120
  7. NPI Manager$215,120
  8. Capital Projects Manager$215,120
  9. Lead Manufacturing Engineer$215,120
  10. Senior Industrial Engineer$215,120
  11. Senior Packaging Engineer$215,120
  12. Director of Automation$215,120
  13. Automation Manager$215,120
  14. Chief Technology Officer (CTO)$215,120
  15. R&D Manager$215,120
  16. R&D Engineer$215,120
  17. Engineering Manager (Product)$215,120
  18. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer$215,120
  19. Lead Product Development Engineer$215,120
  20. Controls Engineer$163,720
  21. Electrical Engineer (Plant)$163,720
  22. Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer$163,720
  23. Electrical Design Engineer$163,720
  24. Senior Controls Engineer$163,720
  25. Lead Controls Technician$163,720

Bars show the top 25 of 330 ranked. The table below lists all 330. Literal BLS medians, May 2025.

Roles in Albuquerque, NM, ranked by exact annual median (May 2025)
RankRoleBLS occupation25thMedian75thEmploymentLQ
1Manufacturing Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
2Process Engineering ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
3Controls / Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
4VP of EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
5Director of R&DArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
6Director of Manufacturing EngineeringArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
7NPI ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
8Capital Projects ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
9Lead Manufacturing EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
10Senior Industrial EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
11Senior Packaging EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
12Director of AutomationArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
13Automation ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
14Chief Technology Officer (CTO)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
15R&D ManagerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
16R&D EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
17Engineering Manager (Product)Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
18Senior Mechanical Design EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
19Lead Product Development EngineerArchitectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041)$215,120$215,120$239,8601,1602.03
20Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
21Electrical Engineer (Plant)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
22Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
23Electrical Design EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
24Senior Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
25Lead Controls TechnicianElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
26Panel Design Engineer (UL 508A)Electrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
27Lead Controls EngineerElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
28Controls SupervisorElectrical Engineers (17-2071)$131,720$163,720$202,6801,2802.47
29Automation EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
30Robotics EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
31Machine Vision EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
32Product Development EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
33Applications EngineerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
34Applications Engineering ManagerEngineers, All Other (17-2199)$124,070$163,630$180,2401,1102.77
35Injection Molding Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,100$163,380$163,380801.44
36Extrusion Process EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,100$163,380$163,380801.44
37MS&T EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,100$163,380$163,380801.44
38Process Development EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,100$163,380$163,380801.44
39Tech Transfer EngineerChemical Engineers (17-2041)$86,100$163,380$163,380801.44
40CFO (Manufacturing)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
41Corporate ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
42Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
43VP of FinanceFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
44Division ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
45Assistant Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
46FP&A Manager (Operations)Financial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
47Senior Plant ControllerFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
48Senior Cost AccountantFinancial Managers (11-3031)$113,330$140,110$193,4401,4300.65
49Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,720$136,260$165,990600.43
50Inside Sales EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,720$136,260$165,990600.43
51Proposal / Quotation EngineerSales Engineers (41-9031)$93,720$136,260$165,990600.43
52Purchasing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,730$134,990$160,6801400.63
53Strategic Sourcing ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,730$134,990$160,6801400.63
54Procurement ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,730$134,990$160,6801400.63
55Director of ProcurementPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,730$134,990$160,6801400.63
56Commodity ManagerPurchasing Managers (11-3061)$110,730$134,990$160,6801400.63
57Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
58Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
59Industrial EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
60Yield Engineer (Semiconductor)Industrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
61Battery Cell Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
62Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
63Supplier Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
64Customer Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
65Design Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
66Validation EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
67Reliability EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
68Reliability ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
69Continuous Improvement ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
70Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
71Lean Six Sigma Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
72Director of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
73Supplier Development EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
74Lean ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
75Senior Manufacturing EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
76Senior Process EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
77Mold / Die Design EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
78Test EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
79Senior Quality EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
80Quality Engineering ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
81Quality Systems Engineer / SpecialistIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
82Maintenance EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
83EHS EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
84VP of Operational ExcellenceIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
85Director of Continuous ImprovementIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
86Lean Specialist / CoordinatorIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
87Master Black BeltIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
88Senior Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
89Lead Continuous Improvement EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
90Supplier Development ManagerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
91Material Flow / Logistics EngineerIndustrial Engineers (17-2112)$96,810$132,290$164,5808200.86
92Formulation ChemistChemists (19-2031)$72,980$126,960$177,5101800.82
93Regulatory Affairs ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
94EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
95EHS DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
96Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
97Environmental ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
98Process Safety ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
99S&OP ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
100Trade Compliance ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
101Service / Aftermarket ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
102Environmental EngineerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
103Sustainability Manager / DirectorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
104Senior EHS ManagerManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
105EHS CoordinatorManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
106Director of PlanningManagers, All Other (11-9199)$100,700$125,780$159,4301,6801.04
107PLC ProgrammerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,780$123,700$159,7802,2800.52
108MES EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,780$123,700$159,7802,2800.52
109SCADA / HMI EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,780$123,700$159,7802,2800.52
110Manufacturing Systems / OT EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,780$123,700$159,7802,2800.52
111Firmware / Embedded EngineerSoftware Developers (15-1252)$99,780$123,700$159,7802,2800.52
112CEO / President (Manufacturing)Chief Executives (11-1011)$45,870$123,500$190,520700.14
113Chief Operating Officer (COO)Chief Executives (11-1011)$45,870$123,500$190,520700.14
114Senior Director of OperationsChief Executives (11-1011)$45,870$123,500$190,520700.14
115Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
116Plant Director / Site DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
117Assistant Plant ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
118Operations ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
119Manufacturing ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
120Production ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
121Shift Manager (2nd / 3rd shift)Industrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
122Plant Startup / Launch ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
123Sanitation ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
124VP of Quality / Chief Quality OfficerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
125Director of QualityIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
126Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
127QC ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
128Supplier Quality ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
129Quality Systems ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
130FSQA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
131FSQA DirectorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
132Food Safety Coordinator / SQF PractitionerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
133QA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
134Production SuperintendentIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
135Area ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
136Value Stream ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
137Department ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
138Sanitation SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
139Bilingual Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
140Second Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
141Third Shift Production SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
142QC Lab ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
143Validation / CQV ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
144CAPA ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
145Metrology / Calibration ManagerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
146Lead Quality EngineerIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
147Quality SupervisorIndustrial Production Managers (11-3051)$90,550$123,110$159,2102600.41
148Plant HR ManagerHuman Resources Managers (11-3121)$96,920$121,990$160,8104300.75
149VP of Sales (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
150Regional Sales Manager / Technical Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
151Director of SalesSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
152National Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
153Key Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
154National Account ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
155Business Development ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
156Territory Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
157Channel / Distributor Sales ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
158Product Manager (Industrial)Sales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
159Field Service ManagerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
160Senior Applications EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
161Lead Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
162Traveling Field Service EngineerSales Managers (11-2022)$88,460$110,160$153,8808600.52
163Project Engineer / Capital Projects ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,530$106,730$142,6302,3000.83
164Program ManagerProject Management Specialists (13-1082)$80,530$106,730$142,6302,3000.83
165Facilities ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,060$105,910$141,8701900.48
166Facilities EngineerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,060$105,910$141,8701900.48
167Utilities / Energy ManagerFacilities Managers (11-3013)$89,060$105,910$141,8701900.48
168VP of Supply Chain / Director of Supply ChainTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
169Supply Chain ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
170Materials ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
171Logistics ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
172Warehouse Manager / Distribution Center ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
173Chief Supply Chain OfficerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
174Category Manager (Direct Materials)Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
175Inventory Control ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
176Senior Production PlannerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
177Senior BuyerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
178Director of LogisticsTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
179Transportation ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
180Warehouse SupervisorTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
181Shipping & Receiving ManagerTransportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers (11-3071)$85,890$101,120$115,7303400.59
182VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
183VP of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
184Regional VP of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
185General Manager (Manufacturing)General and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
186Director of OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
187EVP / SVP OperationsGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
188Division / Business Unit General ManagerGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
189Director of ManufacturingGeneral and Operations Managers (11-1021)$63,460$94,640$146,5007,6700.84
190Safety Specialist / CoordinatorOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,740$87,390$109,4602800.76
191Industrial HygienistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,740$87,390$109,4602800.76
192Environmental Permitting SpecialistOccupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)$70,740$87,390$109,4602800.76
193Buyer / Senior BuyerBuyers and Purchasing Agents (13-1020)$60,170$80,290$107,3001,2500.98
194Cost AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,270$79,880$99,5803,2600.87
195Cost Accounting ManagerAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,270$79,880$99,5803,2600.87
196Senior Cost AnalystAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,270$79,880$99,5803,2600.87
197Inventory AccountantAccountants and Auditors (13-2011)$64,270$79,880$99,5803,2600.87
198Maintenance ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
199Director of MaintenanceFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
200Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
201Maintenance & Engineering ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
202Asset Management / CMMS ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
203Tool Room ManagerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
204Lead Maintenance TechnicianFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
205Senior Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
206Lead Reliability EngineerFirst-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (49-1011)$58,400$78,090$99,4601,5600.97
207PLC / Controls TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,250$72,820$83,6301400.81
208Robotics TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,250$72,820$83,6301400.81
209Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,250$72,820$83,6301400.81
210Semiconductor Equipment TechnicianElectrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment (49-2094)$67,250$72,820$83,6301400.81
211QC Microbiology ManagerMedical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (19-1042)$53,230$67,100$84,2802700.6
212Quality Auditor / Lead AuditorCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,860$66,860$92,5609700.89
213Document Control ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,860$66,860$92,5609700.89
214Regulatory Compliance ManagerCompliance Officers (13-1041)$48,860$66,860$92,5609700.89
215Production SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
216Line LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
217Shift SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
218Packaging SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
219Production Team LeadFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
220CNC Machining SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
221Welding SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
222Packaging Maintenance SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (51-1011)$50,300$65,510$92,4401,2200.7
223Certified Forklift OperatorIndustrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051)$49,410$62,150$62,1501,9400.96
224Industrial ElectricianElectricians (47-2111)$46,540$59,120$72,8902,4401.24
225Field Service EngineerIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
226Industrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
227Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
228Line TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
229Maintenance MechanicIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
230Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
231Hydraulic / Fluid Power TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
232Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer (Plant Utilities)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
233Predictive Maintenance (PdM) TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
234Forklift / Material Handling Equipment TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
235Maintenance Technician AIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
236Maintenance Technician BIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
237Maintenance Technician CIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
238Traveling MillwrightIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
239Filler OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
240Packaging OperatorIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
241End-of-Line Operator (palletizer and robot cell)Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
242Lead Packaging TechnicianIndustrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041)$49,240$58,680$71,0906800.59
243CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
2445-Axis CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
245Swiss CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
246CNC Machine OperatorMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
247Horizontal Boring Mill (HBM) MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
248Manual MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
249EDM Machinist (Wire and Sinker)Machinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
250CNC Grinder / Precision GrinderMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
251Lead MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
252Machinist AMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
253Machinist BMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
254Machinist CMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
255Senior CNC MachinistMachinists (51-4041)$45,770$58,120$68,0203600.49
256Industrial Refrigeration (Ammonia) TechnicianHeating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (49-9021)$46,850$57,110$63,8501,0000.93
257Logistics SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,610$56,210$70,5001,5900.98
258Shipping SupervisorFirst-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1047)$45,610$56,210$70,5001,5900.98
259Calibration TechnicianCalibration Technologists and Technicians (17-3028)$40,520$53,750$65,330501.05
260QC Lab TechnicianChemical Technicians (19-4031)$49,050$51,770$66,840800.55
261Production Welder (MIG)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
262TIG WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
263Code Welder (ASME / Pressure Vessel)Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
264Welder-FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
265Fitter / Layout FitterWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
266Sheet Metal FabricatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
267Laser / Plasma / Waterjet Cutting OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
268Heat Treat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
269Plating / Anodizing TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
270Industrial Painter / Powder Coat TechnicianWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
271Foundry Molder / Melt OperatorWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
272Lead WelderWelders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (51-4121)$43,720$49,980$71,0805100.47
273Bioprocess TechnicianBiological Technicians (19-4021)$49,570$49,570$56,560700.36
274Maintenance Planner / SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
275Production Planner / Master SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
276Inventory Control SpecialistProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
277Demand PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
278Supply PlannerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
279Production SchedulerProduction, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (43-5061)$42,310$48,490$64,3105400.54
280Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
281Quality TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
282CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
283Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
284Food Safety / QA TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
285First Article InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
286Receiving / Source InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
287Metrology TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
288Microbiology Lab TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
289Environmental Monitoring TechnicianInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
290Lead Quality InspectorInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
291Senior CMM ProgrammerInspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers (51-9061)$43,680$48,430$62,0907400.47
292CNC Setup MachinistComputer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators (51-9161)$33,790$47,060$58,510500.1
293GMP Manufacturing TechnicianChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,900$45,080$62,740Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
294Aseptic Fill OperatorChemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (51-9011)$37,900$45,080$62,740Not published by BLSNot published by BLS
295Press Brake OperatorCutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,630$39,440$46,6101400.32
296Die Setter (Stamping)Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic (51-4031)$37,630$39,440$46,6101400.32
297Shipping & Receiving LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
298Hazmat Shipping SpecialistShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
299Warehouse LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
300Skilled Material Handler (ERP / MRP transactions, line feeding)Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
301Production / Material ExpediterShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
302Kitting LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
303Inventory Control LeadShipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks (43-5071)$35,570$38,930$47,4801,8700.88
304Food Process OperatorFood Processing Workers, All Other (51-3099)$36,700$37,300$39,630500.29
305Electronics Assembler / SoldererElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,060$38,3604500.71
306Wire Harness & Cable AssemblerElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,060$38,3604500.71
307SMT TechnicianElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,060$38,3604500.71
308Control Panel BuilderElectrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers (51-2028)$31,790$37,060$38,3604500.71
309Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
310Setup TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
311Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
312Battery Cell Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
313CIP TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
314Skilled Machine OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
315Utility / Relief OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
316Production Trainer (OJT Trainer)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
317Senior Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
318Lead Production TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
319Converting Operator (slitter, laminator, bag machine, die cutter)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
320Batch Maker / CompounderProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
321Paper Machine Operator (Machine Tender)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
322Industrial Wastewater Treatment OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
323Solid Dose Operator (granulation, compression, encapsulation, coating)Production Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
324Retort / Thermal Process OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
325Brewer / Cellar OperatorProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
326Senior Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
327Lead Process TechnicianProduction Workers, All Other (51-9199)$30,980$36,440$43,6801,2901.98
328Flexographic Press OperatorPrinting Press Operators (51-5112)$34,360$36,400$48,1101400.38
329Sanitation TechnicianJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,740$35,450$37,8907,0701.23
330Sanitation LeadJanitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners (37-2011)$30,740$35,450$37,8907,0701.23

What should you know about not published by BLS?

Packaging Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Welding Engineer, Plant Engineer, Materials Engineer, Metallurgist / Metallurgical Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Food Scientist, CNC Programmer, Tool and Die Maker, Mold Maker, Robotic Welding Technician, Electromechanical / Mechatronics Technician, Millwright, Skilled Mechanical Assembler, Aircraft Structures Assembler, Composite Technician, Injection Molding Technician, Extrusion Technician, Chemical Operator, Semiconductor Fab Technician, NDT Technician, Overhead Crane Operator & Rigger, Packaging Development Engineer, Plant Engineering Manager, Polymer / Plastics Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, CAD Designer / Drafter, Product Development Scientist, Electronics Test Technician, Machine Builder (equipment OEM assembly fitter), Cleanroom Assembler (Medical Device), Senior Electronics Test Technician, Lead Mechanical Assembler, Control Room (DCS) Operator.

State figures for New Mexico

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Area: Albuquerque, NM. Official area tables. Released 2026-05-15. LQ is employment concentration, not a wage index.

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What does this data mean for your opening?

Manufacturing Engineering Managers in Albuquerque report a median annual wage of $215,120, a high figure that reflects the region's specialized technical labor market. The band width for this role is $24,740, showing that pay for this position is quite tightly clustered at the top end.

The Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing national median is $192,800, which offers a relevant context for this engineering role. The local data is captured under the Architectural and Engineering Managers SOC, which includes various technical leadership tracks. 03, this metro serves as a significant hub for technical and engineering talent.

For manufacturing occupations in Albuquerque, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The middle band width is $70,960, indicating significant pay variation depending on specific facility requirements. The national industry median for Aerospace is $141,160, provided here as a broad benchmark. This role is mapped to the broader Electrical Engineers SOC, which includes a wide range of electrical design and maintenance work. The location quotient of 2.47 is exceptionally high, confirming this occupation's vital role in the local manufacturing sector.

For manufacturing occupations in Albuquerque, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. The role maintains a middle band width of $56,170, suggesting consistent compensation for automation specialists. Nationally, the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing industry shows a median of $164,720, which is nearly identical to the local median. This role is filed under the Engineers, All Other SOC, a category that aggregates various technical specializations. The local location quotient is 2.77, underscoring that Albuquerque is a dense hub for this type of engineering work.

For manufacturing occupations in Albuquerque, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role exhibits a band width of $13,750, showing stability in this production function. The Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing industry sits at $66,800 nationally, whereas the local data maps to the broader Printing Press Operators SOC. This broader SOC classification includes all types of press equipment, which may differ from specific flexographic duties. The location quotient of 0.38 indicates this role is less common locally than other engineering roles.

For manufacturing occupations in Albuquerque, NM, releases are separate survey estimates. They are not the same workers' raises and do not establish a pay trend or its cause. This role maintains a band width of $7,150, reflecting stable pay ranges for facility cleaning. Nationally, the Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing median is $52,820, while the local wage is based on the general Janitors and Cleaners SOC proxy. The location quotient of 1.23 indicates that this support role is standard across the local industrial base. Hiring managers should account for specialized skill requirements, as base-pay reporting does not distinguish technical plant cleaning from general office maintenance.

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What is the primary nearby metro used for comparison in this analysis?

Farmington, NM is the identified reference point for this metro hub. This data helps local managers gauge relative pay levels for their specific manufacturing roles.

Does this compensation data represent total rewards?

For manufacturing occupations in Albuquerque, NM, OEWS measures straight-time gross wages, not pure base salary or total compensation. Commissions and production bonuses are included; overtime, shift differentials, nonproduction bonuses and benefits are excluded.

How are industry-specific medians for the aerospace or steel sectors determined?

Industry medians are based on the broad national NAICS codes. These provide a national-level benchmark for that sector and are not reflective of specific local labor costs.

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